Cryptic crossword clue
Comparatively thin, metallic bar running through deck 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Comparatively thin, metallic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case comparatively thin, metallic = tinnier.
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 TINNIER mean?

TINNIER adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.
  2. Pertaining to the thinness and cheapness of tin or similar-looking metals, in contrast to a heavier, more valuable metal.
  3. Pertaining to a thin, unpleasant sound recalling that of tin being rapped.

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