Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GABFEST

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The straight part
We know that "Mostly gag most about loud emitter of much gas? (7)/emitter of much gas?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mostly gag most about loud emitter of much gas? (7)/emitter of much gas? = gabfest.
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 GABFEST mean?

GABFEST noun
  1. An occasion (such as a meeting) where people talk at length.

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