Cryptic crossword clue
Struggle with overcooked starter instead of cold dish

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

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The straight part
We know that "dish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dish = soufflÉ.
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 SOUFFLÉ mean?

SOUFFLÉ noun
  1. A murmuring or blowing sound.
SOUFFLÉ noun
  1. A baked dish made from beaten egg whites and various other ingredients.

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