Cryptic crossword clue
Straighten out a foreign lad wanting more 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Straighten out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case straighten out = untwist.
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 UNTWIST mean?

UNTWIST noun
  1. A twist in the opposite direction.
UNTWIST verb
  1. To remove a twist from.
  2. To become untwisted.

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