Cryptic crossword clue
Going over the water, Channel-hopping? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Going over the water/Channel-hopping" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case going over the water/channel-hopping = surfing.
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 SURFING mean?

SURFING verb
  1. To ride a wave, usually on a surfboard.
  2. To browse the Internet, television, etc.
SURFING noun
  1. The pastime or sport of riding surf on a surfboard.
  2. The activity of browsing the Internet.

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