Cryptic crossword clue
I write in red — not green 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does RIPENED mean?

RIPENED verb
  1. To grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.)
  2. To approach or come to perfection.
  3. To cause to mature; to make ripe
  4. To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection

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