Cryptic crossword clue
Cutting bone, crack around it 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cutting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cutting = gashing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GASHING mean?

GASHING verb
  1. To make a deep, long cut; to slash.
GASHING noun
  1. The act of making a gash, or cut.
  2. The roughing operation for worm gears.

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