Cryptic crossword clue
Throat intermittently before examination is most inflamed 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "most inflamed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most inflamed = hottest.
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 HOTTEST mean?

HOTTEST adjective
  1. (of an object) Having a high temperature.
  2. (of the weather) Causing the air to be hot.
  3. (of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort.
  4. (of a temper) Easily provoked to anger.
  5. Feverish.
  6. (of food) Spicy.
  7. Very good, remarkable, exciting.
  8. Stolen.
  9. Electrically charged.
  10. Radioactive.
  11. (of a person) Very physically and/or sexually attractive.
  12. Sexual or sexy; involving sexual intercourse or sexual excitement.
  13. Sexually aroused; randy.
  14. (with for) Attracted to.
  15. Popular; in demand.
  16. Of great current interest; provoking current debate or controversy.
  17. Very close to finding or guessing something to be found or guessed.
  18. Performing strongly; having repeated successes.
  19. Fresh; just released.
  20. Uncomfortable, difficult to deal with; awkward, dangerous, unpleasant.
  21. Used to emphasize the short duration or small quantity of something
  22. Characterized by police presence or activity.
  23. (of a draft/check) Not covered by funds on account.

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