Cryptic crossword clue
English theologian needing external support is most radical 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "most radical" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most radical = reddest.
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 REDDEST mean?

REDDEST adjective
  1. Having red as its color.
  2. (of hair) Having an orange-brown or orange-blond colour; ginger.
  3. (of a card) Of the hearts or diamonds suits. Compare black
  4. (often capitalized) Supportive of, related to, or dominated by a political party or movement represented by the color red:
  5. Amerind; relating to Amerindians or First Nations
  6. Of the lower-frequency region of the (typically visible) part of the electromagnetic spectrum which is relevant in the specific observation.
  7. Having a color charge of red.

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