Cryptic crossword clue
Dry sort of northern £1 note across the sea 3-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word NON-DRINKER

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The straight part
We know that "Dry sort" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dry sort = non-drinker.
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 NON-DRINKER mean?

NON-DRINKER noun
  1. One who does not drink alcohol; a teetotaler.
  2. Someone who does not drink a specified beverage (milk, wine, coffee, etc).

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