Cryptic crossword clue
Being made fun of lessened after time 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Being made fun of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being made fun of = teased.
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 TEASED mean?

TEASED verb
  1. To separate the fibres of a fibrous material.
  2. To comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.
  3. To back-comb.
  4. To poke fun at.
  5. To provoke or disturb; to annoy.
  6. To manipulate or influence the behavior of, especially by repeated acts of irritation.
  7. To entice, tempt.
  8. To show as forthcoming, in the manner of a teaser.

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