Cryptic crossword clue
Coarse material to add fire to dance 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Coarse material" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case coarse material = hopsack.
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 HOPSACK mean?

HOPSACK noun
  1. A hemp sack used for holding hops.
  2. A coarse, loosely-woven clothing fabric.

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