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What would pilot do to insect? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fly

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This could be a double definition.

'what would pilot do' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'insect?' is the second definition.
(I know that fly is a type of dipteran)

'to' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for fly that I've seen before include "needs to get away" , "Move quickly; knowing" , "House insect" , "Cunning; insect" , "Aviate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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