Cryptic crossword clue
Sum char squandered – a strange reckless type 5-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 6 letter word HARUM SCARUM

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What does HARUM SCARUM mean?

HARUM SCARUM noun
  1. A giddy, rash person.
HARUM SCARUM adjective
  1. Wild, careless, irresponsible
HARUM SCARUM adverb
  1. Wildly, carelessly, irresponsibly

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