Cryptic crossword clue
Sentimental attempt to take up lace embroidering 7

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

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What does TREACLY mean?

TREACLY adjective
  1. (of a liquid) thick and sticky
  2. Consisting of treacle, or cloying sentimental speech

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