Cryptic crossword clue
Jackgets a shock lightweight

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

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More clues leading to the result JOUNCE

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

JOUNCE noun
  1. The fourth derivative of the position vector with respect to time; the time derivative of jerk.
JOUNCE verb
  1. To jolt; to shake, especially by rough riding or by driving over obstructions.

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