Cryptic crossword clue
Record first signs of indigestion creaking in guts 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "in guts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in guts = enteric.
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 ENTERIC mean?

ENTERIC adjective
  1. Of, relating to, within, or by way of the intestines
  2. Staying intact in the stomach, then dissolving in the intestine

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