Cryptic crossword clue
No chance of dessert? 3-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word NON-STARTER

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More clues leading to the result NON-STARTER

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The straight part
We know that "No chance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case no chance = non-starter.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does NON-STARTER mean?

NON-STARTER noun
  1. Someone or something who was listed to start in a race, but did not start in the race.
  2. Something that is destined to fail from the outset; an impractical scheme.
  3. An idea or argument that cannot be sensibly debated.

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