Cryptic crossword clue
Spin at extremely giddy speed 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Spin" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spin = gyrate.
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 GYRATE mean?

GYRATE verb
  1. To revolve round a central point; to move spirally about an axis, as a tornado; to revolve.
GYRATE adjective
  1. Having coils or convolutions

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