Cryptic crossword clue
Praying mantis, say, as part of religious group? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Praying mantis, say" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case praying mantis, say = insect.
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 INSECT mean?

INSECT noun
  1. An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.
  2. Any small arthropod similar to an insect including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc
  3. A contemptible or powerless person.

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