Cryptic crossword clue
Short incisive position in ballet 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "position in ballet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case position in ballet = pointe.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does POINTE mean?

POINTE noun
  1. The tip of the toe; a ballet position executed with the tip of the toe.

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