Cryptic crossword clue
Took off and levelled out 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Took off/levelled out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case took off/levelled out = planed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PLANED mean?

PLANED verb
  1. To smooth (wood) with a plane.
PLANED verb
  1. To move in a way that lifts the bow of a boat out of the water.
  2. To glide or soar.

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