Cryptic crossword clue
Had fun when being escorted round old vessel 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Had fun" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case had fun = larked.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LARKED mean?

LARKED verb
  1. To catch larks (type of bird).
LARKED verb
  1. To sport, engage in harmless pranking.
  2. To frolic, engage in carefree adventure.

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