Cryptic crossword clue
Final book, having been abridged, is edited and altered 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "altered" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case altered = revised.
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 REVISED mean?

REVISED verb
  1. To look at again, to reflect on.
  2. To review, alter and amend, especially of written material.
  3. To look over again (something previously written or learned), especially in preparation for an examination.

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