Cryptic crossword clue
Sadly drops out, forgetting daughter – and moves on? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "moves on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case moves on = uproots.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UPROOTS mean?

UPROOTS verb
  1. To root up; to tear up by the roots, or as if by the roots; to extirpate.
  2. (by extension) To remove from a familiar circumstance, especially suddenly and unwillingly.
  3. To destroy utterly; to eradicate, exterminate.

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