Cryptic crossword clue
Imaginary number probed by new technology 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Imaginary" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case imaginary = fictive.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FICTIVE mean?

FICTIVE adjective
  1. Having the characteristics of fiction: fictional.
  2. Resulting from imaginative creation: fanciful or invented.
  3. Being feigned, ingenuine or unreal.

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