Cryptic crossword clue
Left in very old tin, old type of firework 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "type of firework" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of firework = volcano.
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 VOLCANO mean?

VOLCANO noun
  1. A vent or fissure on the surface of a planet (usually in a mountainous form) with a magma chamber attached to the mantle of a planet or moon, periodically erupting forth lava and volcanic gases onto the surface.
  2. A form of firework.

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