Cryptic crossword clue
Salutes grand pilot performing roll 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Salutes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case salutes = greets.
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 GREETS mean?

GREETS verb
  1. To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet
  2. To arrive at or reach, or meet (talking of something which brings joy)
  3. To accost; to address.
  4. To meet and give salutations.
  5. To be perceived by (somebody).
GREETS verb
  1. To weep; to cry.
GREETS noun
  1. Greetings sent to other demosceners, often included in the scrolltext of a demo.

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