Cryptic crossword clue
Closed with maiden, cricketer we hear gets draw 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "draw" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case draw = tombola.
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 TOMBOLA mean?

TOMBOLA noun
  1. A lottery in which winning tickets are drawn from a revolving drum.

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