Cryptic crossword clue
Approaching nail biting finish, header in goal 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Approaching" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case approaching = pinging.
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 PINGING mean?

PINGING verb
  1. To make a high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound.
  2. (submarine navigation) To emit a signal and then listen for its echo in order to detect objects.
  3. To send a packet in order to determine whether a host is present, particularly by use of the ping utility.
  4. (by extension) To send an email or other message to someone in hopes of eliciting a response.
  5. To flick.
  6. To bounce.
  7. To cause something to bounce.
  8. To call out audibly.
  9. To penalize.
PINGING noun
  1. The sound of a ping.
  2. The act of sending a ping, as by a submarine or over a computer network.

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