Cryptic crossword clue
Scruffy barrister, not old, died 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Scruffy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scruffy = rumpled.
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 RUMPLED mean?

RUMPLED verb
  1. To make wrinkled, particularly fabric.
  2. To muss; to tousle.
RUMPLED adjective
  1. Wrinkled or crumpled

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