The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PALAVER
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More clues leading to the result PALAVER
- Commotion in state to China's south
- Swear after chum creates a fuss
- Lighter verse included after a discussion
- Commotion in state to China’s east
- At first, Pompeii’s lava flowed about, circling commotion
- Declare to be true to mate getting hassle
- State tennis legend’s song and dance
- Song-and-dance partner’s state
- Answer by friend upset cleric, causing fuss
- Looking more drained about a very unnecessary fuss
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The straight part
We know that "Commotion" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case commotion = palaver.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 PALAVER mean?
PALAVER noun- A village council meeting.
- Talk, especially unnecessary talk; chatter.
- Talk intended to deceive.
- Fuss.
- A meeting at which there is much talk; a debate; a moot.
- Disagreement.
- To discuss with much talk.
- To flatter.