The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word EXEMPLA
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More clues leading to the result EXEMPLA
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Edifying tales" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case edifying tales = exempla.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 EXEMPLA mean?
EXEMPLA noun- An example.
- A story demonstrating a moral point; a parable.