Cryptic crossword clue
Doing a hatchet job on David Ellis is unwise 3-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word ILL-ADVISED

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The straight part
We know that "unwise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unwise = ill-advised.
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 ILL-ADVISED mean?

ILL-ADVISED adjective
  1. Carried out without the benefit of wise counsel or careful deliberation, or carried out with unwise counsel

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