Cryptic crossword clue
Doormen risk arms in order to create deception 5,3,7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 3 plus 7 letter word SMOKE AND MIRRORS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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