Cryptic crossword clue
People who discriminate are gripped by extremes of stubbornness 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "People who discriminate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case people who discriminate = sexists.
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 SEXISTS mean?

SEXISTS noun
  1. A person who discriminates on grounds of sex; someone who practises sexism.

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