Cryptic crossword clue
Utter failure to follow suit whipping off top 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Utter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case utter = enounce.
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 ENOUNCE mean?

ENOUNCE verb
  1. To say or pronounce; to enunciate.
  2. To declare or proclaim.
  3. To state unequivocally.

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