Cryptic crossword clue
Red robin, for example, flew off earlier 4-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word LEFT-WINGER

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Red" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case red = left-winger.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LEFT-WINGER mean?

LEFT-WINGER noun
  1. A person who espouses left-wing political views.
  2. A member of the left wing of a party or group.
  3. A person who plays the position of left wing.

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