Cryptic crossword clue
Minute insects on the outside of a trio of vessels 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Minute insects" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case minute insects = thrips.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does THRIPS mean?

THRIPS noun
  1. Any of the many small insects of the order Thysanoptera, especially those that attack useful plants.

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