Cryptic crossword clue
Apprentice stupidly holding leads on 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "leads on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leads on = entices.
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 ENTICES mean?

ENTICES verb
  1. To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.

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