Stop messing about! (6)

I believe the answer is:

behave

(Other definitions for behave that I've seen before include "Comport oneself" , "function" , "Act in a certain way" , "Conduct oneself properly" , "Mind your manners" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Guardian.

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