Cryptic crossword clue
Focus on the current advocacy of monosyllables? 5-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word SHORT‑TERMISM

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Focus on the current" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case focus on the current = short‑termism.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SHORT‑TERMISM mean?

SHORT‑TERMISM noun
  1. Concentration on obtaining immediate profit at the expense of long-term security.

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