Cryptic crossword clue
Calling up first female, agreeing to replace the last 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Calling up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case calling up = evoking.
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 EVOKING mean?

EVOKING verb
  1. To call out; to draw out or bring forth.
  2. To cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.
  3. To elicit a response.

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