The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NOTABLE
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More clues leading to the result NOTABLE
- Striking reason to eat off one’s knees?
- Worthy reason some might eat on their laps?
- Remarkable / reason for eating on one’s lap?
- Remarkable reason you can’t book a restaurant?
- Stick around, and ultimately you'll achieve celebrity
- Remarkable why restaurant turns one away?
- Without the skill to be famous?
- Striking number heading chart
- Distinguished aristocrat defending Territorial Army
- Distinguished member of upper house possibly gathering army
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The straight part
We know that "Striking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case striking = notable.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NOTABLE mean?
NOTABLE noun- A person or thing of distinction.
- Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.
- Easily noted (without connotations of value); clearly noticeable, conspicuous.
- That can be observed; perceptible.
- Industrious, energetic; (specifically) (usually of a woman) capable, efficient in household management.
- Useful; profitable.