Cryptic crossword clue
Diplomatic about fault hampering medical scanner 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Diplomatic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case diplomatic = tactful.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TACTFUL mean?

TACTFUL adjective
  1. Possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.

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