Cryptic crossword clue
Writer in fast ship going to die 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "die" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case die = expire.
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 EXPIRE mean?

EXPIRE verb
  1. To die.
  2. To lapse and become invalid.
  3. To exhale; to breathe out.
  4. To give forth insensibly or gently, as a fluid or vapour; to emit in minute particles.
  5. To bring to a close; to terminate.

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