Cryptic crossword clue
Reads aloud about big towns, forgetting second one 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Reads aloud" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reads aloud = recites.
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 RECITES mean?

RECITES verb
  1. To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, or in front of one's eyes), often before an audience.
  2. To list or enumerate something.
  3. To deliver a recitation.

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