Cryptic crossword clue
Cool art forms part of index 7

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

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

LOCATOR noun
  1. One who, or that which, locates.
  2. One who locates, or is entitled to locate, land or a mining claim.
  3. (travel industry) The unique alphanumeric reference given to each travel booking.

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