Cryptic crossword clue
Unpleasant persons shot fifty ousels on lake 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "Unpleasant persons/" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unpleasant persons/ = louses.
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 LOUSES mean?

LOUSES noun
  1. A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.
  2. (not usually used in plural form) A contemptible person; one who is deceitful or causes harm.
LOUSES verb
  1. To remove lice from.

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