Cryptic crossword clue
Frolics of old politicians undermining Speaker ultimately 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ROMPS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Frolics" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case frolics = romps.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ROMPS mean?

ROMPS noun
  1. Someone who romps; especially, a girl or young woman who indulges in boisterous play; a tomboy.
  2. A period of boisterous play, a frolic; now especially, a bout of sexual activity, especially when illicit.
  3. An enjoyable, fast-paced but essentially inconsequential film, play, or other piece of entertainment.
  4. A decisive victory; a game, match etc. which is won easily.
ROMPS verb
  1. To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.
  2. (Often used with down) To press forcefully, to encourage vehemently, to oppress.
  3. To win easily.
  4. To engage in playful or boisterous sex.

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