Cryptic crossword clue
Cancellation of the count leads to rebuke 7,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 plus 3 letter word TELLING OFF

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The straight part
We know that "Cancellation of the count/Cancellation of the count/rebuke/rebuke" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cancellation of the count/cancellation of the count/rebuke/rebuke = telling off.
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 TELLING OFF mean?

TELLING OFF noun
  1. An instance of telling someone off, a reprimand or scolding.

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