Cryptic crossword clue
Judge taking in old writer almost makes a bloomer 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "a bloomer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a bloomer = jonquil.
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 JONQUIL mean?

JONQUIL noun
  1. A fragrant bulb flower (Narcissus jonquilla), a species of daffodil.
  2. A shade of yellow.

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