Cryptic crossword clue
Badly behaved youngster — Robin, that is? 6

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Badly behaved youngster" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case badly behaved youngster = hoodie.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does HOODIE mean?

HOODIE noun
  1. A sweatshirt, with an integral hood and, sometimes, a large kangaroo pocket at the front.
  2. (often with negative connotation of yobbishness) A young person wearing such a sweatshirt, usually a male.
  3. Foreskin
  4. Hooded crow, Corvus cornix

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