Cryptic crossword clue
Ill-treated puli more in need of love — or less even 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "less even" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case less even = lumpier.
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 LUMPIER mean?

LUMPIER adjective
  1. Full of lumps, not smooth.
  2. Of a water surface: covered in many small waves as a result of wind; choppy.

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