Cryptic crossword clue
Headboy cuts source of blatant cacophony 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "cacophony" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cacophony = blaring.
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 BLARING mean?

BLARING verb
  1. To make a loud sound.
  2. To cause to sound like the blare of a trumpet; to proclaim loudly.
BLARING noun
  1. Any loud noise, such as from an elephant.

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