The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DETESTS
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More clues leading to the result DETESTS
- Is unable to stand outside for 7 exams
- Can’t stand extremely dire cricket matches
- Can’t stand having abandoned defensive measures
- Has a hatred of French exams
- Amid first set, Edberg, going head over heels, can’t stand
- Loathes exams following lower grades
- Hates trials supporting defence’s case
- Dislikes of French when facing exams
- Hates editor’s volte-face over trials
- Dislikes having stranger in Delaware streets
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The straight part
We know that "Can’t stand" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case can’t stand = detests.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 DETESTS mean?
DETESTS verb- To dislike intensely; to loathe.
- To witness against; to denounce; to condemn.