Cryptic crossword clue
Bishop more foolhardy and more arrogant 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "more arrogant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more arrogant = brasher.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BRASHER mean?

BRASHER adjective
  1. (of people or behaviour) Overly bold or self-assertive to the point of being insensitive, tactless or impudent; shameless.
  2. (of actions) Overly bold, impetuous or rash.
  3. (of things) Bold, bright or showy, often in a tasteless way.
BRASHER adjective
  1. Brittle (said e.g. of wood or vegetables).

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