Cryptic crossword clue
… and little Edward eating roll expressed gratitude 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "expressed gratitude" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case expressed gratitude = thanked.
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 THANKED mean?

THANKED verb
  1. To express gratitude or appreciation toward.
  2. To feel gratitude or appreciation toward.
  3. To credit or hold responsible.

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