Cryptic crossword clue
X-Factor king splitting leaves lumps in throats 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "lumps in throats" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lumps in throats = goitres.
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 GOITRES mean?

GOITRES noun
  1. An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.

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