Cryptic crossword clue
Knocking code supremo? 7

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

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The straight part

We know that "Knocking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case knocking = pinking.

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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Crossword Answer definitions

1. To decorate a piece of clothing or fabric by adding holes or by scalloping the fringe.
2. To prick with a sword.
3. To wound by irony, criticism, or ridicule.
4. To choose; to cull; to pick out.

1. To become pink in color, to redden.
2. To turn (something) pink.
3. To turn (a topaz or other gemstone) pink by the application of heat.

1. Of a motor car, to emit a high "pinking" noise, usually as a result of ill-set ignition timing for the fuel used (in a spark ignition engine).
2. Of a musical instrument, to sound a very high-pitched, short note.

1. To wink; to blink.

1. Decoration by adding holes or scalloping.

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