Cryptic crossword clue
Fellow children being looked after — they show fear 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "they show fear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they show fear = cowards.
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 COWARDS mean?

COWARDS noun
  1. A person who lacks courage.

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