Cryptic crossword clue
Mass of waste paper cut by a composer 7

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

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The straight part
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What does FATBERG mean?

FATBERG noun
  1. A large accumulation of fat and discarded toiletries which clogs sewers.

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