Cryptic crossword clue
Sweet nothing in the sack 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sweet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sweet = beloved.
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 BELOVED mean?

BELOVED verb
  1. To please.
  2. To be pleased with; like.
  3. To love.
BELOVED noun
  1. Someone who is loved; something that is loved.
BELOVED adjective
  1. Much loved, dearly loved.

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