Cryptic crossword clue
Mash of poorest quality, but not quite

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

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The straight part
We know that "Mash" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mash = tatties.
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 TATTIES mean?

TATTIES noun
  1. Potato
TATTIES noun
  1. A woven mat or screen hung at a door or window and kept wet to moisten and cool the air as it enters.

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