Cryptic crossword clue
Dope ranting, not entirely effective 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "effective" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case effective = operant.
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 OPERANT mean?

OPERANT noun
  1. An operative person or thing.
  2. Any of a class of behaviors that produce consequences by operating (i.e., acting) upon the environment.
OPERANT adjective
  1. That operates to produce an effect.

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