Cryptic crossword clue
Papa rates practical jokes 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "practical jokes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case practical jokes = pranks.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PRANKS mean?

PRANKS noun
  1. A practical joke or mischievous trick.
  2. An evil deed; a malicious trick, an act of cruel deception.
PRANKS verb
  1. To perform a practical joke on; to trick.
  2. To call someone's phone and promptly hang up
  3. To adorn in a showy manner; to dress or equip ostentatiously.
  4. To make ostentatious show.

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