Cryptic crossword clue
Food eaten by fool, you might say 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Food" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case food = ingesta.
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 INGESTA mean?

INGESTA noun
  1. Material introduced into the body by the stomach or alimentary canal.

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