Cryptic crossword clue
Loose woman rejected by theatre cronies 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Loose woman" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case loose woman = slapper.
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 SLAPPER mean?

SLAPPER noun
  1. One who, or that which, slaps.
  2. A prostitute.
  3. A woman of loose morals.
  4. Anything monstrous; a whopper.

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