Cryptic crossword clue
Bans cheers and jeers 6

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

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What does TABOOS mean?

TABOOS noun
  1. An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
  2. (in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.

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