Cryptic crossword clue
Eager or wary? Source of joy is absent, sleep instead 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Eager" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case eager = zealous.
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 ZEALOUS mean?

ZEALOUS adjective
  1. Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

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