Cryptic crossword clue
Nest lad disturbed and left at an angle 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "left at an angle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case left at an angle = slanted.
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 SLANTED mean?

SLANTED verb
  1. To lean, tilt or incline.
  2. To bias or skew.
  3. To lie or exaggerate.
SLANTED adjective
  1. Placed at an angle, on a slant.

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