Cryptic crossword clue
Lizard-like statuary oddly chosen by Scot 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lizard-like" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lizard-like = saurian.
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 SAURIAN mean?

SAURIAN adjective
  1. Like or resembling a lizard.
SAURIAN noun
  1. (properly) A reptile of the suborder Sauria.
  2. (popularly) Any large reptilian animal, including crocodiles and reptilian aliens.
  3. A lizardlike person.
SAURIAN adjective
  1. Of or related to the members of the suborder Sauria.

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