Cryptic crossword clue
The fellow’s getting loud and the row more vigorous

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

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The straight part
We know that "more vigorous" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more vigorous = heftier.
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What does HEFTIER mean?

HEFTIER adjective
  1. Heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive.
  2. Strong; bulky.
  3. (of a person) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.
  4. Heavy, weighing a lot.
  5. (of a number or amount) Large.

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