Cryptic crossword clue
Climb north face of escarpment with uneven sides 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "with uneven sides" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with uneven sides = scalene.
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 SCALENE mean?

SCALENE noun
  1. Any of several muscles extending from the neck to the first and second ribs.
  2. A scalene triangle.
SCALENE adjective
  1. (of a triangle) Having sides unequal in length.

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