Cryptic crossword clue
Plumed caps tremble endlessly – likewise back to front 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Plumed caps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plumed caps = shakos.
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 SHAKOS mean?

SHAKOS noun
  1. A stiff, cylindrical military dress hat with a metal plate in front, a short visor, and a plume.
  2. A bearskin or busby.
  3. The squilla or mantis shrimp.

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