Cryptic crossword clue
Formal chief in filthy surroundings 7

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

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What does STARCHY mean?

STARCHY adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to starch.
  2. Containing starch.
  3. Having the quality of fabric starch as applied to fabric; stiff, hard; starched.
  4. Having a starched personality; stiffly formal.

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