Cryptic crossword clue
Went quickly, getting bitten 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Went quickly/bitten" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case went quickly/bitten = nipped.
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 NIPPED mean?

NIPPED verb
  1. To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.
  2. To remove by pinching, biting, or cutting with two meeting edges of anything; to clip.
  3. To blast, as by frost; to check the growth or vigor of; to destroy.
  4. To annoy, as by nipping.
  5. To taunt.
  6. To squeeze or pinch.
  7. To steal; especially to cut a purse.
NIPPED verb
  1. To make a quick, short journey or errand, usually a round trip.

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