Cryptic crossword clue
Sound of explosion, a shocker in outskirts of Khartoum 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sound of explosion" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sound of explosion = kaboom.
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 KABOOM mean?

KABOOM noun
  1. The sound of an explosion, typically seen in comic strips or heard in a light-hearted conversation.
KABOOM interjection
  1. The sound of an explosion, typically seen in comic strips or heard in a light-hearted conversation.

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