Cryptic crossword clue
A piece of childhood memory? 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "A piece of childhood memory?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a piece of childhood memory? = popgun.
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What does POPGUN mean?

POPGUN noun
  1. A toy gun that emits a loud pop by firing a cork from a barrel in which a piston slides, compressing the air and forcing the cork out. The cork is traditionally attached to the toy by a piece of string.
  2. A firearm of unimpressive appearance.

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