Cryptic crossword clue
Withdrawn second edition with plot lacking in book 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Withdrawn" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case withdrawn = seceded.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SECEDED mean?

SECEDED verb
  1. To split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.
  2. To split or to withdraw one or more constituent entities from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.

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