Cryptic crossword clue
Idiot diverted us 100km across Switzerland 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Idiot diverted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case idiot diverted = schmuck.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SCHMUCK mean?

SCHMUCK noun
  1. A jerk; a person who is unlikable, detestable, or contemptible because he or she is stupid, foolish, clumsy, oafish, inept, malicious, or unpleasant.
  2. A deplorable, pitiful person; often in the form poor schmuck.

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