Cryptic crossword clue
A bad shove ha’penny shot may cause upset 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word OFFEND

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The straight part
We know that "cause upset" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cause upset = offend.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OFFEND mean?

OFFEND verb
  1. To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
  2. To feel or become offended; to take insult.
  3. To physically harm, pain.
  4. To annoy, cause discomfort or resent.
  5. To sin, transgress divine law or moral rules.
  6. To transgress or violate a law or moral requirement.
  7. To cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.

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