Cryptic crossword clue
Golf and water sport on the increase 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "on the increase" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case on the increase = growing.
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 GROWING mean?

GROWING verb
  1. To become larger, to increase in magnitude.
  2. To appear or sprout.
  3. To develop, to mature.
  4. To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.
  5. To assume a condition or quality over time.
  6. To become attached or fixed; to adhere.
GROWING noun
  1. Growth; increase
  2. (attributive) Connected with growing
GROWING adjective
  1. That grows.

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