What does the cryptic crossword clue "The brief thoughtless beat (6)" mean?

The definition is "beat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TH (synonym="e") + RASH (synonym=""thoughtless"") = THRASH; definition: "beat" The answer is THRASH.

The brief thoughtless beat (6)

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