Cryptic crossword clue
I don't know colonist walking to the right 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "walking to the right" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case walking to the right = passant.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PASSANT mean?

PASSANT adjective
  1. (of a four-legged animal) Walking, usually to the right, and looking straight ahead with the right forepaw raised from the ground.
  2. Currently in use; in vogue.

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