Cryptic crossword clue
Sign off after concealed beatings 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "beatings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case beatings = hidings.
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 HIDINGS mean?

HIDINGS noun
  1. A state of concealment.
  2. A place of concealment.
HIDINGS noun
  1. A beating or spanking.

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