Cryptic crossword clue
Leading journalist associated with declining circulation 7

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

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

EDDYING verb
  1. To form an eddy; to move in, or as if in, an eddy; to move in a circle.
EDDYING noun
  1. The motion of an eddy.

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