Cryptic crossword clue
Top actors Rickman and Firth getting fat 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "fat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fat = lanolin.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LANOLIN mean?

LANOLIN noun
  1. A greasy yellow substance chemically akin to wax that is secreted from wooly animals, with a variety of uses from rust prevention, lubrication and waterproofing to cosmetics and skin ointments.

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