Cryptic crossword clue
Jaunty officer, one spearing fish 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Jaunty" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jaunty = lilting.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LILTING mean?

LILTING verb
  1. To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.
  2. To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic.
  3. To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.
LILTING noun
  1. A type of lively singing without any musical accompaniment, where the tune itself is sung, often to nonsense syllables.
LILTING adjective
  1. Having a lilt; with energy, spirit and sprightliness; lively and cheerful.

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