Cryptic crossword clue
Cleaning all rust away 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cleaning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cleaning = lustral.
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 LUSTRAL mean?

LUSTRAL adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to (ritual) purification.
  2. Of or relating to a lustrum, or period of five years.

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