Cryptic crossword clue
Outlaw receives word that may surprise 24 6

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

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What does BABOON mean?

BABOON noun
  1. An Old World monkey of the genus Papio, having dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks.
  2. A foolish or boorish person.

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