Cryptic crossword clue
Cheat to win golf in last round by one point 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cheat to win" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheat to win = finagle.
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 FINAGLE mean?

FINAGLE verb
  1. To obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated and/or intensive efforts.
  2. To obtain, arrange, or achieve by deceitful methods, by trickery.
  3. To cheat or swindle; to use crafty, deceitful methods. (often with "out of" preceding the object)

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