The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DISCOS
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The straight part
We know that "crisps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crisps = discos.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DISCOS mean?
DISCOS noun- A genre of dance music that was popular in the 1970s, characterized by elements of soul music with a strong Latin-American beat and often accompanied by pulsating lights.
- (slightly obsolete) A nightclub where dancing takes place.