Cryptic crossword clue
King careless concerning warning device 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "warning device" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case warning device = klaxon.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does KLAXON mean?

KLAXON noun
  1. A loud electric alarm or horn.
KLAXON verb
  1. To produce a loud, siren-like wail.

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