Cryptic crossword clue
Called old hearty Lilian to see floor decoration 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "floor decoration" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case floor decoration = rangoli.
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 RANGOLI mean?

RANGOLI noun
  1. A geometric or stylized design on the floor (or other flat surface) made using small coloured granules or powder.

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