Cryptic crossword clue
Adolescent going to Post Office for illicit liquor 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "illicit liquor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case illicit liquor = poteen.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does POTEEN mean?

POTEEN noun
  1. Illegally produced Irish whiskey; moonshine.
  2. (by extension) An unlicensed drinking establishment selling illegally produced Irish whiskey.

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