Cryptic crossword clue
Gradual increase arguably prudent 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Gradual increase" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gradual increase = uptrend.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UPTREND mean?

UPTREND noun
  1. An upward trend, or an upturn.
UPTREND verb
  1. To undergo an upward trend.

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