Cryptic crossword clue
Inclined to scoff about a lot of information in cold weather? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "cold weather" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cold weather = wintery.
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 WINTERY mean?

WINTERY adjective
  1. Suggestive or characteristic of winter; cold, stormy.
  2. Of precipitation, containing sleet or snow.
  3. Aged, white-haired.
  4. Chilling, cheerless.

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