Cryptic crossword clue
Turned out chosen Labour leader abdicated, flashing victory sign 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Turned out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case turned out = everted.
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 EVERTED mean?

EVERTED verb
  1. To turn inside out (like a pocket being emptied) or outwards.
  2. To move (someone or something) out of the way.
  3. To turn upside down; to overturn.
  4. To disrupt; to overthrow.

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