The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word EXCLAIM
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More clues leading to the result EXCLAIM
- Blurt out old demand
- Allegation by old flame will make you cry
- Late demand makes you cry
- Request for alimony maybe makes one cry
- Call without entitlement
- Demand by former partner may make one speak sharply
- Loudly call out demand made by divorcee
- Come out with demand to support former partner
- Without right to speak boldly
- Declare divorcée’s intention to save hundred pounds
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The straight part
We know that "Call" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case call = exclaim.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 EXCLAIM mean?
EXCLAIM noun- Exclamation; outcry, clamor.
- To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.
- To say suddenly and with strong emotion.