Cryptic crossword clue
  Made agreeable by dear editor 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Made agreeable" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made agreeable = honeyed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HONEYED mean?

HONEYED verb
  1. To sweeten; to make agreeable.
  2. To be gentle, agreeable, or coaxing; to talk fondly; to use endearments.
  3. To be or become obsequiously courteous or complimentary; to fawn.
HONEYED adjective
  1. Sweetened, with, or as if with, honey.
  2. Sugary, syrupy.
  3. Dulcet or mellifluous.

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