Cryptic crossword clue
Malevolent god to move in desultory fashion across lake 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Malevolent god" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case malevolent god = moloch.
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 MOLOCH mean?

MOLOCH noun
  1. Moloch horridus, an Australian lizard thought to be the sole member of the genus Moloch.

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