The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ANYTIME
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result ANYTIME
- At no particular moment very soon
- No matter when, party in the end consumed by self-loathing?
- Whenever City put on a bit of talent, I’m close to rapture
- Amenity switched to an unspecified date
- Amenity to be repaired — date not fixed
- Amenity activated on an unspecified date
- Whenever dynamite fails to start exploding
- Eat in my mess whenever you like!
- Amenity creates a ‘whenever’ moment
- Whenever there is a tiny mistake, half of them are rejected
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The straight part
We know that "No matter when" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case no matter when = anytime.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 ANYTIME mean?
ANYTIME adjective- Suitable for any time; not associated with any particular time.
- At any time
- "you're welcome" in response to "thank you" or "thanks."