Cryptic crossword clue
A long pace with one leg each side 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "with one leg each side" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with one leg each side = astride.
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 ASTRIDE mean?

ASTRIDE adverb
  1. With one’s legs on either side.
ASTRIDE preposition
  1. With one’s legs on either side of.

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