The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PASTERN
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The straight part
We know that "part of a horse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case part of a horse = pastern.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 PASTERN mean?
PASTERN noun- The part of a horse's leg between the fetlock joint and the hoof.
- A shackle for horses while pasturing.
- A patten.