Cryptic crossword clue
Amateur European rose in several bands? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "in several bands" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in several bands = layered.
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 LAYERED mean?

LAYERED verb
  1. To cut or divide (something) into layers
  2. To arrange (something) in layers.
LAYERED adjective
  1. Formed of layers.

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