The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SHOWING
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The straight part
We know that "evident" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case evident = showing.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 SHOWING mean?
SHOWING verb- To display, to have somebody see (something).
- To bestow; to confer.
- To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.
- To guide or escort.
- To be visible; to be seen; to appear.
- To put in an appearance; show up.
- To have an enlarged belly and thus be recognizable as pregnant.
- (racing) To finish third, especially of horses or dogs.
- To have a certain appearance, such as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear.
- An occasion when something is shown.
- A result, a judgement.