Cryptic crossword clue
Leave out former spouse — that’s badly clued! 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Leave out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leave out = exclude.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does EXCLUDE mean?

EXCLUDE verb
  1. To bar (someone) from entering; to keep out.
  2. To expel; to put out.
  3. To omit from consideration.
  4. To refuse to accept (evidence) as valid.
  5. To eliminate from diagnostic consideration.

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