Cryptic crossword clue
Overseas version of Brexit could be going unannounced 6,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 5 letter word FRENCH LEAVE

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The straight part
We know that "going unannounced" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case going unannounced = french leave.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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