Cryptic crossword clue
Cry: EEC’s corrupt! Or telling no-one? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "telling no-one" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case telling no-one = secrecy.
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 SECRECY mean?

SECRECY noun
  1. Concealment; the condition of being secret or hidden.
  2. The habit of keeping secrets.

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