Cryptic crossword clue
Less clear, fade in drum beat 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Less clear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case less clear = muddier.
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 MUDDIER mean?

MUDDIER adjective
  1. Covered with or full of mud or wet soil.
  2. With mud or other sediment brought into suspension, turbid.
  3. Not clear; mixed up or blurry.
  4. Confused; stupid; incoherent; vague.
  5. Soiled with feces.
MUDDIER noun
  1. One who muddies or obscures something.

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