The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DISMISS
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More clues leading to the result DISMISS
- Be contemptuous towards teacher — and send herpacking
- Sack girl after course has finished early
- . Refuse to consider statement of Norfolk woman
- Vicious comeback by female? Pay no heed
- Refuse to accept part of record is missing
- Kiss off date is with fumble
- Sack young lady after insult
- Final military order received — is mission pared down?
- Sack female teacher after inspector’s taken over
- Give hell to girl then give her P45
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The straight part
We know that "send herpacking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case send herpacking = dismiss.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 DISMISS mean?
DISMISS verb- To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
- To order to leave.
- To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.
- To reject; to refuse to accept.
- To send or put away, to discard with disregard, contempt or disdain. (sometimes followed by as).
- To get a batsman out.
- To give someone a red card; to send off.