Cryptic crossword clue
Bad egg, Albert partially retired and scrounged 7

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

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B
L
A
G
G
E
D

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The straight part
We know that "scrounged" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scrounged = blagged.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BLAGGED mean?

BLAGGED verb
  1. To obtain (something) for free, particularly by guile or persuasion.
  2. (specifically) To obtain confidential information by impersonation or other deception.
  3. To pick up someone.
  4. (1960s) To inveigle by persuasion.
  5. (1940s) To deceive; to perpetrate a hoax on.

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