Cryptic crossword clue
Looking after the final bit, putting time to it 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Looking after" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case looking after = tending.
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 TENDING mean?

TENDING verb
  1. (Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
  2. (followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.
  3. To contribute to or toward some outcome.
TENDING verb
  1. (with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
  2. To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.
  3. To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.
  4. To await; to expect.
  5. To be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to.
  6. To manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging.
TENDING verb
  1. To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.

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