Cryptic crossword clue
Electronic watch allowed to cover the fugitive  7

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

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The straight part
We know that "fugitive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fugitive = escapee.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ESCAPEE mean?

ESCAPEE noun
  1. Someone who has become free through escaping imprisonment.
  2. Someone who has escaped.
  3. A plant that has escaped from cultivation.

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