Cryptic crossword clue
Upper-class boy tucking into eggs and Swiss roll, for example 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Swiss roll, for example" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case swiss roll, for example = roulade.
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 ROULADE mean?

ROULADE noun
  1. An elaborate embellishment of several notes sung to one syllable.
  2. A slice of meat that is rolled up, stuffed, and cooked.
ROULADE verb
  1. To sing an elaborate embellishment of several notes to one syllable.

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