Cryptic crossword clue
Start of terrible row after accountant becomes more spiteful 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "more spiteful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more spiteful = cattier.
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 CATTIER mean?

CATTIER adjective
  1. (of a person or remark) With subtle hostility in an effort to hurt, annoy or upset, particularly among women.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of a cat.

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