### Clue: Honest villain seen circling minute 6-foot stage? (5)
### Answer: IMAGO 
 ### Explanation: Definition: 6-foot stage
 IAGO(villainous character in Shakespeare's Othello with a deceptive reputation of being honest) **containing**(seen circling) M(abbrev. for "minute", the time period).
Defn: The last stage in the metamorphosis of an insect (a 6-legged/footed creature).