Cryptic crossword clue
Covered, perhaps, when cheated 7

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

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

FLEECED verb
  1. To con or trick (someone) out of money.
  2. To shear the fleece from (a sheep or other animal).
  3. To cover with, or as if with, wool.
FLEECED adjective
  1. Having a fleece.

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