Cryptic crossword clue
Key of D sounding top-class 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DELETE

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D
E
L
E
T
E

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The straight part
We know that "Key" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case key = delete.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DELETE mean?

DELETE noun
  1. A key that may be pressed to delete something (such as text or files) from a computer.
DELETE noun
  1. A deletion.
  2. (recorded entertainment industry) A remainder of a music or video release.
DELETE verb
  1. To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.

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