Cryptic crossword clue
Fitting quality of a point, shortly followed by another 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Fitting quality" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fitting quality = aptness.
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 APTNESS mean?

APTNESS noun
  1. Suitability; the quality of being apt or suitable
  2. Disposition of the mind; propensity
  3. Speed or readiness in learning; docility
  4. Proneness; tendency

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