Cryptic crossword clue
France needs taller rugby player 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "rugby player" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rugby player = flanker.
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 FLANKER mean?

FLANKER noun
  1. A player who plays in the back row of the scrum.
  2. A wide receiver who lines up behind the line of scrimmage.
  3. A fortification or soldier projecting so as to defend another work or to command the flank of an assailing body.
FLANKER verb
  1. To defend by lateral fortifications.
  2. To attack sideways.

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