Cryptic crossword clue
Most idiotic craze recalled before exam 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Most idiotic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most idiotic = daftest.
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 DAFTEST mean?

DAFTEST adjective
  1. Foolish, silly, stupid.
  2. Crazy, insane, mad.
  3. Gentle, meek, mild.

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