Cryptic crossword clue
25, left defender? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "25" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 25 = redback.
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 REDBACK mean?

REDBACK noun
  1. A venomous spider, Latrodectus hasselti, endemic to Australia.
  2. A brown and white sandpiper, Calidris alpina, native to the Northern Hemisphere; the dunlin.
REDBACK noun
  1. The yuan (CNY), the currency of the People's Republic of China (Red Chinese money)

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