Cryptic crossword clue
Excess of devoutness — not the first — on Jewish Sabbath 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Excess" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case excess = satiety.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SATIETY mean?

SATIETY noun
  1. The state of being satiated.

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