Cryptic crossword clue
Copying, one's satisfied, picked up by microphone 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Copying" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case copying = mimetic.
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 MIMETIC mean?

MIMETIC noun
  1. Something mimetic or imitative.
  2. A type of mnemonic in the form of a picture.
  3. (pharmaceutical effect) A substance with similar pharmacological effects to another substance.
MIMETIC adjective
  1. Exhibiting mimesis.

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