Cryptic crossword clue
Footwear for one moving surreptitiously? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Footwear/one moving surreptitiously" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case footwear/one moving surreptitiously = sneaker.
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 SNEAKER mean?

SNEAKER noun
  1. One who sneaks.
  2. An athletic shoe with a soft, rubber sole.
  3. A vessel of drink.
  4. A sneaker male.

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