Cryptic crossword clue
Insult about former PM shocks 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "shocks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shocks = dismays.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DISMAYS mean?

DISMAYS verb
  1. To cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy
  2. To render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet.
  3. To take dismay or fright; to be filled with dismay.

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