The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word VASTEST
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The straight part
We know that "most expansive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most expansive = vastest.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 VASTEST mean?
VASTEST adjective- Very large or wide (literally or figuratively).
- Very great in size, amount, degree, intensity, or especially extent.
- Waste; desert; desolate; lonely.