Cryptic crossword clue
Irreligious young lad with no answer needing to be reformed 7

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

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

UNGODLY adjective
  1. Of a person: lacking reverence for God; of an action: not in accordance with God's will or religious teachings.
  2. Immoral, sinful, or wicked.
  3. Extreme; unreasonable.
UNGODLY adverb
  1. In an impious, irreverent, or ungodly manner; ungodlily.

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