Cryptic crossword clue
Chap with a stick for measuring up early instrument 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "early instrument" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case early instrument = mandora.
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 MANDORA mean?

MANDORA noun
  1. A type of bass string instrument.

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