Cryptic crossword clue
Take flight from here, unwary after king comes out on top 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Take flight from here" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case take flight from here = runway.
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 RUNWAY mean?

RUNWAY noun
  1. A defined, narrow section of land or an artificial structure used for access.
  2. The usual path taken by deer or other wild animals, such as from a forest to a water source.
  3. A narrow walkway (often on a platform) extending from a stage on which people walk, especially one used by models during fashion shows.
  4. In javelin, long jump, and similar events: a short track along which athletes can accelerate themselves for their jumps or throws.
  5. A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.
  6. Hence, the number of months that a startup company can operate on its cash reserves.
  7. A stream bed.

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