What does the cryptic crossword clue "Flying moves provide a little excitement (4,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DROP (synonym="provide as in drop some cheers in an otherwise dull evening") + KICKS (synonym="excitement") = DROPKICKS The answer is DROPKICKS.

Flying moves provide a little excitement (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #25774 | 6 Down | 2012-10-23 flower

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