Cryptic crossword clue
Jumbo pilots moving south after degree 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Jumbo pilots" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jumbo pilots = mahouts.
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 MAHOUTS mean?

MAHOUTS noun
  1. An elephant driver and keeper.

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