Cryptic crossword clue
Lintels beginning to go for extortionate prices 7

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

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

RANSOMS verb
  1. (14th century) To deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.
  2. To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.
  3. To exact a ransom for, or a payment on.

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