The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ENTITLE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result ENTITLE
- Give name to scent - it lessens, just a bit
- On reflection, some felt it needed permit
- Style shown in being short with the French
- Qualify to make a count perhaps
- Bird in Henley wings away in style
- Linette’s new name
- Qualify in French, given book
- Give right name
- Lie tenth, not last for a change, so qualify
- Authorise small space for printer before heading
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The straight part
We know that "style" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case style = entitle.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 ENTITLE mean?
ENTITLE verb- To give a title to.
- To dignify by an honorary designation.
- To give power or authority (to do something).
- To give rightful ownership.
- To give a title to a book, film, play, etc.