The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WINGTIP
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The straight part
We know that "this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case this = wingtip.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does WINGTIP mean?
WINGTIP noun- The extreme tip of the wing of an aircraft, bird, flying insect, etc.
- A part of a shoe, often with brogueing that extends backwards on both sides from the toe