Cryptic crossword clue
Raising prices by 24 — that’s not on 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Raising prices" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case raising prices = hiking.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HIKING mean?

HIKING verb
  1. To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.
  2. To unfairly or suddenly raise a price.
  3. To snap the ball to start a play.
  4. To lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.
  5. To pull up or tug upwards sharply.
HIKING noun
  1. Walking in the countryside for pleasure or sport.

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