Cryptic crossword clue
Keep up home, retaining old hedging 7

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

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

EVASION noun
  1. The act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.

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