Cryptic crossword clue
Looking offended by power trip 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Looking offended" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case looking offended = pouting.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does POUTING mean?

POUTING verb
  1. To push out one's lips.
  2. To thrust itself outward; to be prominent.
  3. To be or pretend to be ill-tempered; to sulk.
  4. To say while pouting.
POUTING verb
  1. To shoot poults.
POUTING noun
  1. An expression or motion that pouts; a pout.
POUTING noun
  1. A fish in the cod family (Gadidae), Trisopterus luscus.

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