Cryptic crossword clue
Like type of code giving information with name written wrong way 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Like type of code" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like type of code = genetic.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does GENETIC mean?

GENETIC adjective
  1. Relating to genetics or genes.
  2. Caused by genes.
  3. Of or relating to origin (genesis).
  4. Based on shared membership in a linguistic family.
  5. Based on a shared membership in a religious family.

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