Cryptic crossword clue
Skill I kindled in a boy, nothing less 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Skill" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case skill = ability.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ABILITY mean?

ABILITY noun
  1. Suitableness.
  2. The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
  3. The legal wherewithal to act.
  4. Physical power.
  5. Financial ability.
  6. A unique power of the mind; a faculty.
  7. A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.

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