Cryptic crossword clue
Missing leader censured dancing bears 7

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

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

ENDURES verb
  1. To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.
  2. To tolerate or put up with something unpleasant.
  3. To last.
  4. To remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to hold out.
  5. To suffer patiently.
  6. To indurate.

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