Cryptic crossword clue
Thick stew obviously tasteless for starters — it's rubbery! 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "it's rubbery!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it's rubbery! = gumboot.
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 GUMBOOT mean?

GUMBOOT noun
  1. A type of boot made of rubber.
  2. A style of popular music traditionally associated with gold miners.
  3. Generic black tea.

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