Cryptic crossword clue
Darwin's survivors set it out in newspaper 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Darwin's survivors" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case darwin's survivors = fittest.
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 FITTEST mean?

FITTEST verb
  1. To be suitable for.
  2. To conform to in size and shape.
  3. To be of the right size and shape
  4. (with to) To make conform in size and shape.
  5. To be in agreement with.
  6. To adjust.
  7. To attach, especially when requiring exact positioning or sizing.
  8. To equip or supply.
  9. To make ready.
  10. To be seemly.
  11. To be proper or becoming.
  12. To be in harmony.
FITTEST adjective
  1. Suitable, proper.
  2. Adapted to a purpose or environment.
  3. In good shape; physically well.
  4. Sexually attractive; good-looking; fanciable.
  5. Prepared; ready.
FITTEST verb
  1. To suffer a fit.

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