Cryptic crossword clue
Draw stumps or stump? 7

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

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

ENDPLAY noun
  1. A tactical play in which a defender is put on lead at a strategic moment, and then has to make a play that loses one or more tricks
ENDPLAY verb
  1. To make an endplay

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