Cryptic crossword clue
Broadcaster Larry King has lines cut when messing around

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SKYLARKING

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The straight part
We know that "messing around" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case messing around = skylarking.
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 SKYLARKING mean?

SKYLARKING verb
  1. (originally nautical) To jump about joyfully, frolic; to play around, play tricks.
SKYLARKING noun
  1. (originally nautical) Playing around; frolicking; originally, running about the rigging of a vessel for fun; horseplay.

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