Cryptic crossword clue
A certain Thomas, say, as one performing, but troubled within 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "A certain Thomas, say" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a certain thomas, say = doubter.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DOUBTER mean?

DOUBTER noun
  1. One who doubts.

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