Cryptic crossword clue
Terribly sectarian, but not as idiots 7

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

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

CRETINS noun
  1. A person who fails to develop mentally and physically due to a congenital hypothyroidism.
  2. (by extension) An idiot.

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