Cryptic crossword clue
Daughter committing sin with the same short, bold actions? 7-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 plus 3 letter word DERRING -DO

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The straight part
We know that "bold actions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bold actions = derring -do.
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 DERRING -DO mean?

DERRING -DO noun
  1. Valiant deeds in desperate times.
  2. Brave and adventurous (albeit often reckless) actions.

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