Cryptic crossword clue
Having a ball, like ladies, one over the eight 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Having a ball" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having a ball = dancing.
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 DANCING mean?

DANCING verb
  1. To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.
  2. To leap or move lightly and rapidly.
  3. To perform the steps to.
  4. To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about.
  5. To make love or have sex.
DANCING noun
  1. The activity of taking part in a dance.
  2. A dance club in France.

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