Cryptic crossword clue
Betting is smart when top two cards are held 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Betting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case betting = staking.
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 STAKING mean?

STAKING verb
  1. To fasten, support, defend, or delineate with stakes.
  2. To pierce or wound with a stake.
  3. To put at risk upon success in competition, or upon a future contingency.
  4. To provide another with money in order to engage in an activity as betting or a business venture.
STAKING noun
  1. An act of stabbing with a stake.

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