Cryptic crossword clue
Lying in sun, very hot without shade, initially 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Lying in sun" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lying in sun = basking.
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 BASKING mean?

BASKING verb
  1. To bathe in warmth; to be exposed to pleasant heat.
  2. To take great pleasure or satisfaction; to feel warmth or happiness. (This verb is usually followed by "in").
BASKING noun
  1. The act of one who basks.

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