Cryptic crossword clue
Scowling, dropping some flour in gravy 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Scowling" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scowling = louring.
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 LOURING mean?

LOURING verb
  1. To frown; to look sullen.
  2. To be dark, gloomy, and threatening, as clouds; of the sky: to be covered with dark and threatening clouds; to show threatening signs of approach, as a tempest.
LOURING noun
  1. The act of one who, or that which, lours.

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