Cryptic crossword clue
Bacterium having arisen, discards scraps 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "scraps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scraps = gubbins.
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 GUBBINS mean?

GUBBINS noun
  1. Silly person; fool.
GUBBINS noun
  1. Fragments; parings; scraps (especially of fish).
  2. Assorted stuff, especially if of little value; tat.

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