Cryptic crossword clue
Cracking Queen finale 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Cracking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cracking = rending.
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 RENDING mean?

RENDING verb
  1. To separate into parts with force or sudden violence; to split; to burst
  2. To part or tear off forcibly; to take away by force; to amputate.
  3. To be rent or torn; to become parted; to separate; to split.
RENDING noun
  1. The act by which something is rent, or torn.

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