Cryptic crossword clue
Boy caught by rock, deal with idle threat of children 5,2,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 2 plus 5 letter word TRICK OR TREAT

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The straight part
We know that "idle threat of children" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case idle threat of children = trick or treat.
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 TRICK OR TREAT mean?

TRICK OR TREAT verb
  1. To extort small treats on Halloween by implied threat of property damage or practical joke.

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