Cryptic crossword clue
Horse able to manoeuvre during swim, doing the backstroke? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Horse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case horse = piebald.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PIEBALD mean?

PIEBALD noun
  1. An animal with piebald coloration.
PIEBALD adjective
  1. Spotted or blotched, especially in black and white.
  2. Of mixed character, heterogeneous.

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