Cryptic crossword clue
Make film star spice-covered food, latterly 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Make film" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case make film = anodise.
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 ANODISE mean?

ANODISE verb
  1. To coat the surface of a metal electrolytically with an oxide, either as protection or decoration

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