The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word FROLICKING
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The straight part
We know that "cavorting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cavorting = frolicking.The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions
FROLICKING verb- To make merry; to have fun; to romp; to behave playfully and uninhibitedly.
- To cause to be merry.
- The act of one who frolics.