Cryptic crossword clue
Abusing dog whistle? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Abusing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case abusing = cursing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CURSING mean?

CURSING verb
  1. To place a curse upon (a person or object).
  2. To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.
  3. To speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet.
  4. To use offensive or morally inappropriate language.
  5. To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.
CURSING noun
  1. The act of one who curses.

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