Cryptic crossword clue
Boringly recites how basic scales progress (7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Boringly recites/Boringly recites" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case boringly recites/boringly recites = intones.
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 INTONES mean?

INTONES verb
  1. To give tone or variety of tone to; to vocalize.
  2. To utter with a musical or prolonged note or tone; to speak or recite with singing voice; to chant.
  3. To utter a tone; utter a protracted sound.

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