Cryptic crossword clue
  Question over American pet food, missing kilo generates complaint 7

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

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The straight part
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What does QUIBBLE mean?

QUIBBLE noun
  1. A pun.
  2. An objection or argument based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint.
QUIBBLE verb
  1. To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.

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