Cryptic crossword clue
What potter did seeing sign of decay outwardly exposed 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "What potter did" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case what potter did = moulded.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MOULDED mean?

MOULDED verb
  1. To shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to.
  2. To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence
  3. To fit closely by following the contours of.
  4. To make a mold of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting.
  5. To ornament with moldings.
  6. To be shaped in or as if in a mold.
MOULDED verb
  1. To cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon.
  2. To become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold.
MOULDED verb
  1. To cover with mold or soil.

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