Cryptic crossword clue
They are put on to thwart those who tease 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "those who tease" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case those who tease = mockers.
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 MOCKERS mean?

MOCKERS noun
  1. A person who mocks.
  2. A mockingbird.
  3. A deceiver; an impostor.

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