Cryptic crossword clue
In columns, zero plus zero comes to nought 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "comes to nought" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case comes to nought = fizzles.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does FIZZLES mean?

FIZZLES verb
  1. To sputter or hiss.
  2. To decay or die off to nothing; to burn out; to end less successfully than previously hoped.

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