The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word QUICHES
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The straight part
We know that "tarts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tarts = quiches.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does QUICHES mean?
QUICHES noun- A pie made primarily of eggs and cream in a pastry crust. Other ingredients such as chopped meat or vegetables are often added to the eggs before the quiche is baked.