Cryptic crossword clue
Greatness sadly, as lacking in rulers 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "rulers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rulers = regents.
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 REGENTS mean?

REGENTS noun
  1. A ruler.
  2. One who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled.
  3. A member of a municipal or civic body of governors, especially in certain European cities.
  4. A member of governing board of a college or university; also a governor of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC.
  5. The chief executive of a regency

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