Cryptic crossword clue
Is across the Channel in nothing less than moody reserve 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "reserve" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reserve = modesty.
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 MODESTY mean?

MODESTY noun
  1. The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
  2. Moderate behaviour; reserve.
  3. (specifically) Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.

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