Cryptic crossword clue
Aristocrat was source of leak, being subversively persuaded 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "subversively persuaded" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case subversively persuaded = nobbled.
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 NOBBLED mean?

NOBBLED verb
  1. To injure or obstruct intentionally.
  2. To gain influence by corrupt means or intimidation.
  3. To steal.
  4. To tamper (typically with a racehorse) in order to prevent from winning a race

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