Cryptic crossword clue
Cheating giant red ruler? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cheating" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheating = rooking.
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 ROOKING mean?

ROOKING verb
  1. To cheat or swindle.
ROOKING verb
  1. To squat; to ruck.
ROOKING verb
  1. Pronunciation spelling of look.

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