Cryptic crossword clue
Father has time for idle talk 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "idle talk" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case idle talk = patter.
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 PATTER mean?

PATTER noun
  1. A soft repeated sound, as of rain falling, or feet walking on a hard surface.
PATTER verb
  1. To make irregularly repeated sounds of low-to-moderate magnitude and lower-than-average pitch.
  2. To spatter; to sprinkle.
PATTER noun
  1. Glib and rapid speech, such as from an auctioneer or a sports commentator.
PATTER verb
  1. To speak glibly and rapidly, as does an auctioneer or a sports commentator.
  2. To repeat the Lord's Prayer.
  3. To pray.
  4. To repeat hurriedly; to mutter.
PATTER noun
  1. One who pats.

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