Cryptic crossword clue
Court game is declined by mum and learners in brief storm 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "brief storm/in" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case brief storm/in = squall.
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 SQUALL mean?

SQUALL noun
  1. A squall line, multicell line, or part of a squall line.
  2. A sudden storm, as found in a squall line.
  3. A loud cry or wail.
SQUALL verb
  1. To cry or wail loudly.

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