Cryptic crossword clue
Chewy stuff made from corn for grinding on sides of ledge 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Chewy stuff" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chewy stuff = gristle.
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 GRISTLE mean?

GRISTLE noun
  1. Cartilage; now especially: cartilage present, as a tough substance, in meat.
  2. (from obsolete scientific theory) Bone not yet hardened by age and hard work.

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