Cryptic crossword clue
Band leaders of old time electronic rock becoming more distant 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "more distant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more distant = remoter.
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What does REMOTER mean?

REMOTER adjective
  1. At a distance; disconnected.
  2. Distant or otherwise inaccessible.
  3. (especially with respect to likelihood) Slight.
  4. Emotionally detached.

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