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Rear took off, for example, skywards (6)

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I believe the answer is:

fledge

(Other definitions for fledge that I've seen before include "(Of a bird) develop wing feathers" , "Develop flight feathers" , "Look after till ready to fly" , "Grow feathers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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