The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HOO-HA
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result HOO-HA
- Outsiders going for shoot that creates a carry-on
- I see nothing well after turning up for performance
- Back-to-back houses with little area causes a fuss
- Mounting cries of pleasure can create commotion
- Racket thug controlled, twice likewise curtailed
- Commotion I see, I’m surprised after uprising?
- Fuss Hood had getting rid of churchman
- Back-to-back houses are causing a fuss
- Fuss about surprised expressions on the rise
- Uproar after question reportedly led to expression of suspicion
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The straight part
We know that "performance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case performance = hoo-ha.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 HOO-HA mean?
HOO-HA noun- A fuss, uproar, commotion or stir; hype; brouhaha, hullabaloo.
- Vagina, vulva.