Cryptic crossword clue
Facetious language followed by creep with cry of mock horror 6-2-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 2 plus 5 letter word TONGUE IN CHEEK

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Crossword Answer definitions

TONGUE IN CHEEK adjective
  1. Not intended seriously; jocular or humorous.
TONGUE IN CHEEK adverb
  1. With contempt.
  2. With irony.

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