Cryptic crossword clue
Man follows guide dropping one — that’s how it’s schemed 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "schemed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case schemed = plotted.
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 PLOTTED mean?

PLOTTED verb
  1. To conceive (a crime, etc).
  2. To trace out (a graph or diagram).
  3. To mark (a point on a graph, chart, etc).
  4. To conceive a crime, misdeed, etc.

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