Cryptic crossword clue
Make investigation in papers 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Make investigation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case make investigation = inquire.
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What does INQUIRE mean?

INQUIRE verb
  1. To ask (about something).
  2. To make an inquiry or an investigation.
  3. To call; to name.

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