Cryptic crossword clue
Sports broadcaster in state of shock? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sports broadcaster/state of shock" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sports broadcaster/state of shock = balding.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BALDING mean?

BALDING verb
  1. To become bald.
BALDING adjective
  1. Becoming bald, especially having male pattern baldness

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