Cryptic crossword clue
Nasty moment, turning up amidst clamour 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Nasty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nasty = noisome.
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 NOISOME mean?

NOISOME adjective
  1. Morally hurtful or noxious.
  2. Hurtful or noxious to health; unwholesome, insalubrious.
  3. Offensive to the senses; disgusting, unpleasant, nauseous, especially having an undesirable smell

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