Cryptic crossword clue
Catching Boycott’s return, nearly got it 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Catching" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case catching = nabbing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does NABBING mean?

NABBING verb
  1. To seize, arrest or take into custody (a criminal or fugitive).
  2. To grab or snatch something.

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