Cryptic crossword clue
Lacks ability to frame refusal in hypocritical words 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CANNOT

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Lacks ability" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lacks ability = cannot.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CANNOT mean?

CANNOT noun
  1. Something that cannot be done.
CANNOT verb
  1. Can not (be unable to).
  2. Be forbidden or not permitted to

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