Cryptic crossword clue
Its glue dissolved, becoming most hideous 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "most hideous" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most hideous = ugliest.
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 UGLIEST mean?

UGLIEST adjective
  1. Displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing.
  2. Displeasing to the ear or some other sense.
  3. Offensive to one's sensibilities or morality.
  4. Ill-natured; crossgrained; quarrelsome.
  5. Unpleasant; disagreeable; likely to cause trouble or loss.

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