Cryptic crossword clue
Woman’s rising anger over the closing of Woolworths takes one back 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "takes one back" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case takes one back = rehires.
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 REHIRES mean?

REHIRES noun
  1. A former employee who has been hired again.
REHIRES verb
  1. To hire again.

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