Cryptic crossword clue
Polite behaviour heard in country houses 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Polite behaviour" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case polite behaviour = manners.
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 MANNERS mean?

MANNERS noun
  1. Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything
  2. Characteristic mode of acting or behaving; bearing
  3. One's customary method of acting; habit.
  4. Good, polite behaviour
  5. The style of writing or thought of an author; the characteristic peculiarity of an artist.
  6. A certain degree or measure.
  7. Sort; kind; style.
  8. Standards of conduct cultured and product of mind.
MANNERS noun
  1. Etiquette.

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