Cryptic crossword clue
Singular slander used to upset? There there! 7

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "There there!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case there there! = diddums.
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 DIDDUMS mean?

DIDDUMS interjection
  1. A term of commiseration to a child who has suffered a mildly painful situation.
  2. (by extension) A sarcastic commiseration to somebody seen to be complaining too much about hurt feelings.

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