Cryptic crossword clue
Exchanging dodgy messages with former partner in crime 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "exchanging dodgy messages" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exchanging dodgy messages = sexting.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SEXTING mean?

SEXTING verb
  1. To send a sext.
SEXTING noun
  1. The act of transmitting and/or receiving sexually suggestive text messages and/or photographs between cell phones equipped with text messaging.

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