Cryptic crossword clue
Format for European gig to become increasingly steamy

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

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The straight part
We know that "increasingly steamy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case increasingly steamy = foggier.
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 FOGGIER mean?

FOGGIER adjective
  1. Obscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy
  2. Confused, befuddled, etc.

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