* "Rhymes with prate": This means we need a word that sounds like "prate" (like "fate" or "late").
* "Means not cricked": This is a bit ambiguous. "Cricked" usually refers to a stiff neck or muscle, but it could also be a slang term for something else.
Here are some possibilities, depending on the intended meaning of "not cricked":
If "cricked" means stiff neck/muscle:
* Straight - This rhymes with "prate" and means not bent or twisted.
* Plate - While not a perfect rhyme, it's close enough and could refer to a smooth, flat surface (not cricked like a neck).
If "cricked" has a slang meaning:
* State - This rhymes with "prate" and could mean a condition or situation. If "cricked" means something negative, "state" could mean the opposite.
Without more context, it's hard to give a definitive answer. Can you provide any more information about what "not cricked" means in this situation?