Cryptic crossword clue
Cry, with lyre playing without extravagance 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "without extravagance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without extravagance = soberly.
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 SOBERLY mean?

SOBERLY adverb
  1. In a sober manner; temperately; coolly; calmly; gravely; seriously.

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