Cryptic crossword clue
Couple I phone at end of every year

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

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The straight part
We know that "Couple" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case couple = pairing.
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 PAIRING mean?

PAIRING verb
  1. To group into one or more sets of two.
  2. To bring two (animals, notably dogs) together for mating.
  3. To engage (oneself) with another of opposite opinions not to vote on a particular question or class of questions.
  4. To suit; to fit, as a counterpart.
PAIRING verb
  1. To impair, to make worse.
  2. To become worse, to deteriorate.
PAIRING noun
  1. The combination or union of two things.
  2. An agreement between two members of a legislative body holding opposite opinions to refrain from voting, so that both may absent themselves.

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