Cryptic crossword clue
Woes of missing down clue at first in the cryptic crossword 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Woes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case woes = sorrows.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SORROWS mean?

SORROWS noun
  1. Unhappiness, woe
  2. (usually in plural) An instance or cause of unhappiness.
SORROWS verb
  1. To feel or express grief.
  2. To feel grief over; to mourn, regret.

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