Cryptic crossword clue
Climb up again to adjust compass 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Climb up again/to adjust compass" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case climb up again/to adjust compass = rescale.
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What does RESCALE mean?

RESCALE verb
  1. To alter the scale of a drawing or project; to change the physical proportions.
  2. To change the scope of a business or project to meet a change in demands.
  3. To scale again

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