Cryptic crossword clue
Cryptic clue’s about what fills hype for protecting plate 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "protecting plate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case protecting plate = clypeus.
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 CLYPEUS mean?

CLYPEUS noun
  1. The shield-shaped front part of an insect's head or a spider's cephalothorax.

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