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What could remove cricket in school is above disgusting (6,9)

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I believe the answer is:

insect repellent

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'what could remove cricket' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'in school is above disgusting' is the wordplay.
'in school' becomes 'insect' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'is above' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'disgusting' becomes 'repellent' (synonyms).
'insect'+'repellent'='INSECT REPELLENT'

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(Other definitions for insect repellent that I've seen before include "Lotion or spray against bites" , "Citronella, say" , "It deters pest" , "flies away with this?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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