Cryptic crossword clue
Cosmetic wheel, at back, adorns black Escort 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cosmetic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cosmetic = blusher.
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 BLUSHER mean?

BLUSHER noun
  1. Agent noun of blush; one who blushes.
  2. Face makeup that makes the cheeks rosier.
  3. Any of several closely related, edible species of the genus Amanita, including Amanita rubescens and Amanita novinupta.

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