Cryptic crossword clue
In play, pair reinterpreted clip art 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "clip art" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clip art = topiary.
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 TOPIARY mean?

TOPIARY noun
  1. Art or practice of trimming shrubs or trees in artistic or ornamental shapes, e.g. of animals.
  2. A garden decorated with such art.
  3. One such shrub or tree.
TOPIARY adjective
  1. Of, or relating to art of topiaries.
  2. Of a tree or shrub, trimmed in artistic shape.

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