Cryptic crossword clue
Old relationship Ruby brought to an end 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "brought to an end" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case brought to an end = expired.
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 EXPIRED mean?

EXPIRED verb
  1. To die.
  2. To lapse and become invalid.
  3. To exhale; to breathe out.
  4. To give forth insensibly or gently, as a fluid or vapour; to emit in minute particles.
  5. To bring to a close; to terminate.
EXPIRED adjective
  1. That is no longer valid
  2. That has been breathed out
  3. Dead

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