Cryptic crossword clue
Songs The X-Factor secures after diva’s debut 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Songs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case songs = ditties.
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 DITTIES mean?

DITTIES noun
  1. A short verse or tune.
  2. A saying or utterance, especially one that is short and frequently repeated.

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