Cryptic crossword clue
Spirit a Parisian gets before feast 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Spirit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spirit = undine.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UNDINE mean?

UNDINE noun
  1. A female water-sprite or nymph.
  2. The elemental being of water.
  3. A small flask used to apply lotions to the eye.

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