Cryptic crossword clue
Ambassadors for the French tycoon 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ambassadors" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ambassadors = legates.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LEGATES mean?

LEGATES noun
  1. A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.
  2. An ambassador or messenger.
  3. The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.

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