Cryptic crossword clue
Prayers left out of book on Spanish saint’s upbringing 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Prayers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prayers = novenas.
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What does NOVENAS mean?

NOVENAS noun
  1. A recitation of prayers and devotions for nine consecutive days, especially one to a saint to ask for their intercession.

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