Cryptic crossword clue
Very articulate precursor of Selassie 6

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

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More clues leading to the result HIGHLY

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The straight part
We know that "Very" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very = highly.
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 HIGHLY mean?

HIGHLY adverb
  1. In a high or esteemed manner.
  2. Extremely; greatly; very much.

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