The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SEND-UP
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More clues leading to the result SEND-UP
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The straight part
We know that "parody" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case parody = send-up.The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions
SEND-UP noun- A satirical imitation of a work of art or a genre.