Cryptic crossword clue
Severe reprimand for firework 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Severe reprimand/firework" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case severe reprimand/firework = rocket.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ROCKET mean?

ROCKET noun
  1. A rocket engine.
  2. A non-guided missile propelled by a rocket engine.
  3. A vehicle propelled by a rocket engine.
  4. A rocket propelled firework, a skyrocket
  5. An ace (the playing card).
  6. An angry communication (such as a letter or telegram) to a subordinate.
  7. A blunt lance head used in jousting.
  8. Something that shoots high in the air.
  9. A stupid or crazy person.
ROCKET verb
  1. To accelerate swiftly and powerfully
  2. To fly vertically
  3. To rise or soar rapidly
  4. To carry something in a rocket
  5. To attack something with rockets
ROCKET noun
  1. The leaf vegetable Eruca sativa or Eruca vesicaria.
  2. Rocket larkspur (Consolida regalis)

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