Cryptic crossword clue
Found out from good editor about film director 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Found ou" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case found ou = gleaned.
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 GLEANED mean?

GLEANED verb
  1. To collect (grain, grapes, etc.) left behind after the main harvest or gathering.
  2. To gather what is left in (a field or vineyard).
  3. To gather information in small amounts, with implied difficulty, bit by bit.
  4. To frugally accumulate resources from low-yield contexts.

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