Cryptic crossword clue
In Paris the first person with smart ridicule? 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "ridicule" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ridicule = jesting.
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 JESTING mean?

JESTING verb
  1. To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
JESTING noun
  1. Joking
  2. Bantering; ridicule
  3. Mocking
JESTING adjective
  1. Facetious
  2. Humorous
  3. Playful; mocking
  4. Jeering

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