Cryptic crossword clue
Gain in knots with set distance travelled 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "distance travelled" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case distance travelled = easting.
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 EASTING mean?

EASTING noun
  1. The distance east of a standard reference meridian.
  2. A distance traveled eastward.
  3. A turning towards the east.

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