Cryptic crossword clue
Leading rules – are you told cribs are wrong? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Leading rules" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leading rules = rubrics.
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 RUBRICS mean?

RUBRICS noun
  1. A heading in a book highlighted in red.
  2. A title of a category or a class.
  3. The directions for a religious service, formerly printed in red letters.
  4. An established rule or custom; a guideline.
  5. A printed set of scoring criteria for evaluating student work and for giving feedback.
  6. A flourish after a signature.
  7. Red ochre.

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