Cryptic crossword clue
Paste starts to irritate little spot in mouth 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "spot in mouth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spot in mouth = gumboil.
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 GUMBOIL mean?

GUMBOIL noun
  1. A small suppurating inflamed spot on the gum.

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