Cryptic crossword clue
Disreputable type, one ensnared by devious fellow 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Disreputable type" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case disreputable type = lowlife.
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 LOWLIFE mean?

LOWLIFE noun
  1. An untrustworthy, despicable, or disreputable person, especially one suspected of being a criminal.

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