Cryptic crossword clue
Female boxing right gear, it leaves employee 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "employee" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case employee = workman.
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 WORKMAN mean?

WORKMAN noun
  1. A man who labours for wages.
  2. An artisan or craftsman.

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