Cryptic crossword clue
Most banal customs dividing races 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Most banal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most banal = tritest.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TRITEST mean?

TRITEST adjective
  1. Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.
  2. So well established as to be beyond debate: trite law.

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