Cryptic crossword clue
There’s rhyme as well as reason in this jazz style 6-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word BOOGIE-WOOGIE

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The straight part
We know that "jazz style" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jazz style = boogie-woogie.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BOOGIE-WOOGIE mean?

BOOGIE-WOOGIE noun
  1. A style of blues piano music.
  2. A style of swing dance.

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