The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CUSTODY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result CUSTODY
- Keep like custard, it’s said
- Detention sounding saucy?
- Keeping like a sweet sauce, say
- Porridge that’s like a bit of trifle, orally
- Charge for lock-up?
- Porridge resembles milky sauce, they say
- Keeping conservative ones away from American daily
- Scud toy may become subject matter of divorce case, perhaps
- Detention is like the topping on a dessert, you might say!
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The straight part
We know that "Keep/like custard, it’s said" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case keep/like custard, it’s said = custody.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 CUSTODY mean?
CUSTODY noun- The legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children.
- Temporary possession or care of somebody else's property.
- The state of being imprisoned or detained, usually pending a trial.
- An area under the jurisdiction of a custos within the Order of Friars Minor.