The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DISPLAY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result DISPLAY
- Showcase sample of pop in Underworld song
- Show policemen president, initially, did lie
- Number I spread out for show
- Girl turned out for show
- Exhibition to show contempt for freedom of movement
- Detectives carry on fencing area for demo
- Show drama beginning with hellish location
- Diamonds I spread out for show
- Policeman’s discharge around large parade
- Daughter is to perform on parade
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What does DISPLAY mean?
DISPLAY noun- A show or spectacle.
- A piece of work to be presented visually.
- An electronic screen that shows graphics or text.
- The presentation of information for visual or tactile reception.
- (travel, in a reservation system) The asterisk symbol, used to denote that the following information will be displayed, eg, *H will "display history".
- To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.
- To make a display; to act as one making a show or demonstration.
- To extend the front of (a column), bringing it into line.
- To make conspicuous by using large or prominent type.
- To discover; to descry.
- To spread out, to unfurl.