Cryptic crossword clue
Rascal in prime condition after most of party's over 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Rascal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rascal = varmint.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does VARMINT mean?

VARMINT noun
  1. A pestering animal such as one that kills or harasses a farmer's livestock or crops.
  2. (by extension) An obnoxious person or troublemaker.

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