Cryptic crossword clue
Cut short daredevil act in front of journalist 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cut short" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cut short = stunted.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does STUNTED mean?

STUNTED verb
  1. (cheerleading) To perform a stunt.
  2. To show off; to posture.
STUNTED verb
  1. To check or hinder the growth or development of.
STUNTED adjective
  1. Prevented from growing or developing
  2. Of a person: shorter than usual for their age.

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