The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word POVERTY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result POVERTY
- Deprivation apparent in outskirts of Pusey
- Need to evacuate Torquay after parking terminated
- Cause for regret – I should be no more
- Want surplus proprietary bags
- Need some grip over tyrant
- Need to have verse in poetry replaced
- Open in case of pecuniary hardship
- Want leader of party openly rejecting the Left?
- Want to start with people, finish before they evacuate
- Need time after Spare, Prince Harry ultimately admits
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The straight part
We know that "Deprivation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case deprivation = poverty.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 POVERTY mean?
POVERTY noun- The quality or state of being poor; lack of money
- Any deficiency of elements or resources that are needed or desired, or that constitute richness