Cryptic crossword clue
Performer embracing jolly types seen in window 6

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

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

DORMER noun
  1. A room-like, roofed projection from a sloping roof
  2. Dormer-window
  3. A resident of a dormitory

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