The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word FALL OUT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does FALL OUT mean?
FALL OUT noun- The event of small airborne particles falling to the ground in significant quantities as a result of major industrial activity, volcano eruption, sandstorm, nuclear explosion, etc.
- The particles themselves.
- A negative side effect; an undesirable or unexpected consequence.
- A declined offer in a sales transaction when acceptance was presumed.
- The person who declines such an offer.
- An impromptu guest used to fill in for another guest spot who is a no show or who has cancelled last minute