Cryptic crossword clue
Taxi came first, being sent urgent message 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "sent urgent message" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sent urgent message = cabled.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CABLED mean?

CABLED verb
  1. To provide with cable(s)
  2. To fasten (as if) with cable(s)
  3. To wrap wires to form a cable
  4. To send a telegram by cable
  5. To communicate by cable
  6. To ornament with cabling.
  7. To create cable stitches.

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