Cryptic crossword clue
Talks foolishly? Brigands throw one out 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Talks foolishly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case talks foolishly = prates.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PRATES mean?

PRATES noun
  1. Talk to little purpose; trifling talk; unmeaningful loquacity.
PRATES verb
  1. To talk much and to little purpose; to be loquacious; to speak foolishly.

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