Cryptic crossword clue
Order to break 7 egg yolks 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "egg yolks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case egg yolks = vitelli.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does VITELLI mean?

VITELLI noun
  1. The contents or substance of the ovum; egg yolk.
  2. Perisperm in an early condition.

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