Cryptic crossword clue
Jay heard parrots and larks 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word JAPES

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

JAPES noun
  1. A joke or quip.
  2. A prank or trick.
JAPES verb
  1. To jest; play tricks.
  2. To mock; deride.
  3. To have sexual intercourse with.

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