Cryptic crossword clue
Make sudden move as learner occupying seat

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

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The straight part
We know that "Make sudden move" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case make sudden move = blench.
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.
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What does BLENCH mean?

BLENCH noun
  1. A deceit; a trick.
  2. A sidelong glance.
BLENCH verb
  1. To shrink; start back; give way; flinch; turn aside or fly off.
  2. (of the eye) To quail.
  3. To deceive; cheat.
  4. To draw back from; shrink; avoid; elude; deny, as from fear.
  5. To hinder; obstruct; disconcert; foil.
  6. To fly off; to turn aside.
BLENCH verb
  1. To blanch.

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