Cryptic crossword clue
Collapse in hysterics? Father Crilly, for one, went on fast 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "went on fast" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case went on fast = dieted.
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 DIETED mean?

DIETED verb
  1. To regulate the food of (someone); to put on a diet.
  2. To modify one's food and beverage intake so as to decrease or increase body weight or influence health.
  3. To eat; to take one's meals.
  4. To cause to take food; to feed.

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