Cryptic crossword clue
Apple swallowed by 18 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Apple/swallowed by 18" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case apple/swallowed by 18 = wilding.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does WILDING mean?

WILDING noun
  1. A wild apple or apple-tree.
  2. Any plant that grows wild; a wildflower, etc.
WILDING verb
  1. To commit random acts of assault, robbery, and rape in an urban setting, especially as a gang.
WILDING adjective
  1. Not tame or cultivated; wild.

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