Cryptic crossword clue
Element of danger in dodgy humorist with jokes ultimately ‘off’ 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Element of danger" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case element of danger = thorium.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does THORIUM mean?

THORIUM noun
  1. A chemical element (symbol Th) with atomic number 90: a weakly radioactive, malleable, moderately hard silvery metal that tarnishes black when exposed to air.

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