Cryptic crossword clue
Shakespearean flourish? Reduced returns – dark theatre tonight, ultimately 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Shakespearean flourish?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shakespearean flourish? = tucket.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TUCKET mean?

TUCKET noun
  1. A fanfare played on one or more trumpets.
TUCKET noun
  1. A steak; a collop.

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