Cryptic crossword clue
Checks acts designed to get publicity 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Checks/acts designed to get publicity" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case checks/acts designed to get publicity = stunts.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does STUNTS mean?

STUNTS noun
  1. A daring or dangerous feat, often involving the display of gymnastic skills.
  2. Skill
  3. A special means of rushing the quarterback done to confuse the opposing team's offensive line.
STUNTS verb
  1. (cheerleading) To perform a stunt.
  2. To show off; to posture.
STUNTS noun
  1. A check in growth.
  2. That which has been checked in growth; a stunted animal or thing.
  3. A two-year-old whale, which, having been weaned, is lean and yields little blubber.
STUNTS verb
  1. To check or hinder the growth or development of.

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