The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word YAHOOS
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The straight part
We know that "Louts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case louts = yahoos.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 YAHOOS mean?
YAHOOS noun- A rough, coarse, loud or uncouth person; yokel; lout.
- A humanoid cryptid said to exist in parts of eastern Australia, and also reported in the Bahamas.