Cryptic crossword clue
Eg a claret I decanted 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "E.g. a" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case e.g. a = article.
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 ARTICLE mean?

ARTICLE noun
  1. A piece of nonfictional writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.
  2. An object, a member of a group or class.
  3. (grammar) A part of speech that indicates, specifies and limits a noun (a, an, or the in English). In some languages the article may appear as an ending (e.g. definite article in Swedish) or there may be none (e.g. Russian, Pashto).
  4. A section of a legal document, bylaws, etc. or, in the plural, the entire document seen as a collection of these.
  5. A genuine article.
  6. A part or segment of something joined to other parts, or, in combination, forming a structured set.
  7. A person; an individual.
  8. A wench.
  9. Subject matter; concern.
  10. A distinct part.
  11. A precise point in time; a moment.
ARTICLE verb
  1. To bind by articles of apprenticeship.
  2. To accuse or charge by an exhibition of articles or accusations.
  3. To formulate in articles; to set forth in distinct particulars.

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