Cryptic crossword clue
Makes corrupt run for money in sweepstakes? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Makes corrupt" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case makes corrupt = garbles.
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 GARBLES mean?

GARBLES verb
  1. To pick out such parts (of a text) as may serve a purpose; to mutilate; to pervert
  2. To make false by mutilation or addition
  3. To sift or bolt, to separate the fine or valuable parts of from the coarse and useless parts, or from dross or dirt

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