Cryptic crossword clue
Parvenu’s new business the wrong way round 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Parvenu" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case parvenu = upstart.
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 UPSTART mean?

UPSTART noun
  1. One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
  2. The meadow saffron.
UPSTART verb
  1. To rise suddenly, to spring
UPSTART adjective
  1. Acting like a parvenu.
  2. Self-important and presumptuous.

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