Cryptic crossword clue
Hooligans attempted to switch sides 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hooligans" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hooligans = toughs.
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 TOUGHS mean?

TOUGHS noun
  1. A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.

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