Cryptic crossword clue
Spots politician hoarding fortunes? On the contrary 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Spots" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spots = pimples.
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 PIMPLES mean?

PIMPLES noun
  1. An inflamed (raised and colored) spot on the surface of the skin that is usually painful and fills with pus.
  2. An annoying person.
  3. Scotch (whisky)
PIMPLES verb
  1. To develop pimples

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