Cryptic crossword clue
Highwayman may make one pay for protection 7

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

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

FOOTPAD noun
  1. The soft underside of an animal's paw.
  2. A medicated bandage for the treatment of corns and warts.
  3. A thief on foot who robs travellers on the road.
  4. An unmade, minor walking trail formed only by foot traffic.
FOOTPAD verb
  1. To rob travellers on the road.
  2. To sneak on foot.

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