Cryptic crossword clue
Cryptic was like exercise for setter, say? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "exercise for setter, say" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exercise for setter, say = walkies.
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 WALKIES mean?

WALKIES noun
  1. A walkie-talkie.
  2. A pallet truck, beside which the operator must walk.
  3. (usually in the plural) An outing for a dog; the taking of a dog for a walk.

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