Cryptic crossword clue
Maiden over earlier at cricket ground leads to dismissal  7

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

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The straight part
We know that "dismissal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dismissal = removal.
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 REMOVAL mean?

REMOVAL noun
  1. The process of moving, or the fact of being removed.
  2. The relocation of a business etc.
  3. The dismissal of someone from office.
  4. An evening funeral ritual in which the coffin holding the deceased is brought, usually from a funeral home, to the church where the funeral mass will be celebrated the following day. Prayers are said before and after the journey, after which mourners are typically received at the home of the deceased.
  5. Murder.

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