Cryptic crossword clue
Sound as a bell after long eating in moderation 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "eating in moderation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case eating in moderation = dieting.
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 DIETING mean?

DIETING verb
  1. To regulate the food of (someone); to put on a diet.
  2. To modify one's food and beverage intake so as to decrease or increase body weight or influence health.
  3. To eat; to take one's meals.
  4. To cause to take food; to feed.
DIETING noun
  1. The act of following a diet.

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