The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word IRONIC
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result IRONIC
- Mocking one “Reagan” in charge
- Wryly amusing press piece oddly ignored
- Press pitch regularly ignored, which is funny
- Rich one, Conservative joining club
- Press piece regularly seen as sarcastic
- Setter rolling in money mostly keeps working — not being serious!
- Press ninety-nine when dry
- Funny girl cons rich couples at the centre
- Sarcastic driver on course put in charge
- Double-edged weapon, pre 1st century
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The straight part
We know that "not being serious" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not being serious = ironic.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does IRONIC mean?
IRONIC adjective- Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
- Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
- Contrary or opposite to what may be expected.
- Odd or coincidental; strange.