Cryptic crossword clue
Cunning attempt to secure pound off small quantities of paint 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cunning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cunning = tricksy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TRICKSY mean?

TRICKSY adjective
  1. Inclined to trickery; sneaky, devious.

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