What does the cryptic crossword clue "Six-footer keeps quiet in survey (7)" mean?

The definition is "survey". The wordplay uses charade, container. INSECT (synonym of "Six-footer") + P (synonym of "quiet") [container: "in"]; definition: "survey" The answer is INSPECT.

Six-footer keeps quiet in survey (7)

Guardian Cryptic #25278 | 26 Across | 2011-03-24 flower

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