Cryptic crossword clue
Four English scoundrels advanced and joined up 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "joined up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case joined up = cursive.
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 CURSIVE mean?

CURSIVE noun
  1. A cursive character, letter or font.
  2. A manuscript written in cursive characters.
  3. Joined-up handwriting.
CURSIVE adjective
  1. Running; flowing.
  2. (of writing) Having successive letters joined together.
  3. (grammar) Of or relating to a grammatical aspect relating to an action that occurs in a straight line (in space or time).

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