Cryptic crossword clue
Heads will roll after Guardian loses middle ground 7

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

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

GNASHED verb
  1. To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.
  2. To grind between the teeth.
  3. To run away.

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