Cryptic crossword clue
Cut cakes turning base 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cut" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cut = snubbed.
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 SNUBBED mean?

SNUBBED verb
  1. To slight, ignore or behave coldly toward someone.
  2. To turn down; to dismiss.
  3. To check; to reprimand.
  4. To stub out (a cigarette etc).
  5. To halt the movement of a rope etc by turning it about a cleat or bollard etc; to secure a vessel in this manner.
  6. To clip or break off the end of; to check or stunt the growth of.
SNUBBED verb
  1. To sob with convulsions.

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