Cryptic crossword clue
Saw first in series, condensed 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Saw" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case saw = spotted.
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 SPOTTED mean?

SPOTTED verb
  1. To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.
  2. To loan a small amount of money to someone.
  3. To stain; to leave a spot (on).
  4. To remove, or attempt to remove, a stain.
  5. To retouch a photograph on film to remove minor flaws.
  6. To support or assist a maneuver, or to be prepared to assist if safety dictates.
  7. To keep the head and eyes pointing in a single direction while turning.
  8. To stain; to blemish; to taint; to disgrace; to tarnish, as reputation.
  9. To cut or chip (timber) in preparation for hewing.
  10. To place an object at a location indicated by a spot. Notably in billiards or snooker.
SPOTTED adjective
  1. Discoloured by spots; stained.
  2. (no comparative or superlative) Characterized by spots (used especially of animals and plants).

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