The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CARPING
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What does CARPING mean?
CARPING verb- To complain about a fault; to harp on.
- To say; to tell.
- To find fault with; to censure.
- Excessive complaining.
- Complaining excessively.