Cryptic crossword clue
House fires, fast ones 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "fast ones" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fast ones = hoaxes.
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 HOAXES mean?

HOAXES noun
  1. Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.
HOAXES verb
  1. To deceive (someone) by making them believe something that has been maliciously or mischievously fabricated.

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