Cryptic crossword clue
I'll be caught by youngster with greater agility 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "with greater agility" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with greater agility = nippier.
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 NIPPIER mean?

NIPPIER adjective
  1. Fast; speedy
  2. Of the weather, rather cold.
  3. Inclined to nip; bitey.
  4. Annoying; irritating
  5. Sharp in taste
  6. Curt
  7. Parsimonious

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