Cryptic crossword clue
Combed disturbing notice on dead 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Combed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case combed = ctenoid.
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 CTENOID mean?

CTENOID noun
  1. A ctenoidean.
CTENOID adjective
  1. Having a toothed margin, usually fish scales
  2. Comb-like in shape.

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