Cryptic crossword clue
Put in place upstart army officer at end of fence  6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Put in place" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put in place = locate.
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 LOCATE mean?

LOCATE verb
  1. To place; to set in a particular spot or position.
  2. To find out where something is located.
  3. To designate the site or place of; to define the limits of (Note: the designation may be purely descriptive: it need not be prescriptive.)
  4. To place oneself; to take up one's residence; to settle.

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