Cryptic crossword clue
Bumpkin perhaps to look after according to Spooner? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bumpkin" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bumpkin = hayseed.
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 HAYSEED mean?

HAYSEED noun
  1. Seeds from grass that has become hay.
  2. Cruft from bits of hay that sticks to clothing, etc.
  3. A rustic person; a yokel or bumpkin.
HAYSEED adjective
  1. Characteristic of a hayseed (person).

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