Cryptic crossword clue
Hectic minutes followed by some maths 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hectic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hectic = madding.
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 MADDING mean?

MADDING verb
  1. To be or become mad.
  2. To madden, to anger, to frustrate.
MADDING adjective
  1. Affected with madness; raging; furious.

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