Cryptic crossword clue
Harsh sound when something poisonous is swallowed 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Harsh" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case harsh = rasping.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
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What does RASPING mean?

RASPING verb
  1. To use a rasp.
  2. To make a noise similar to the one a rasp makes in use; to utter rasps.
  3. To work something with a rasp.
  4. To grate harshly upon; to offend by coarse or rough treatment or language.
RASPING noun
  1. A sound that rasps.
  2. The act of rasping as with a file.
RASPING adjective
  1. Raspy
  2. Exasperating

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