Cryptic crossword clue
Jack wants something with milk in it — a shake 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "a shake" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a shake = judder.
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 JUDDER mean?

JUDDER noun
  1. A spasmodic shaking.
  2. Jerky playback caused by converting between frame rates; telecine judder
JUDDER verb
  1. To spasm or shake violently.
  2. To move with a stop-start motion, as if experiencing a strong resistance or when decelerating brusquely.

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