Cryptic crossword clue
Outcome of smashing plates in one orgy possibly 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Outcome of smashing plates" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case outcome of smashing plates = orogeny.
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 OROGENY mean?

OROGENY noun
  1. The process of mountain building by the upward folding of the Earth's crust.

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