Cryptic crossword clue
Particular bit of fish, unpleasant 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Particular" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case particular = finicky.
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What does FINICKY mean?

FINICKY adjective
  1. (of a person) Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.
  2. Demanding; requiring above-normal care.

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