Cryptic crossword clue
Carney’s predecessor on bank, looking back and gossiping? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "gossiping/gossiping" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gossiping/gossiping = yacking.
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 YACKING mean?

YACKING verb
  1. To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle.
  2. To vomit, usually as a result of excessive alcohol consumption.

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