Cryptic crossword clue
Giving a party, Lawrence replaced no-good section of inner roof 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Giving a party" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case giving a party = ceilidh.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CEILIDH mean?

CEILIDH noun
  1. An informal social gathering where traditional Irish or Scottish folk music is played, with dancing and storytelling.

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