Cryptic crossword clue
Nag‘s expression of annoyance about broken pen 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Nag" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nag = henpeck.
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 HENPECK mean?

HENPECK noun
  1. A man who is meekly subservient to his wife.
HENPECK verb
  1. (chiefly by a wife) To nag persistently.

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