Cryptic crossword clue
Cutter being comparatively serious 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "comparatively serious" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case comparatively serious = severer.
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 SEVERER mean?

SEVERER adjective
  1. Very bad or intense.
  2. Strict or harsh.
  3. Sober, plain in appearance, austere.

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