Cryptic crossword clue
Be too generous, glaring at paltry sum 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Be too generous" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case be too generous = overtip.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OVERTIP mean?

OVERTIP verb
  1. To leave a tip that is too large.

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