Cryptic crossword clue
Man having dinner after eliminating princess with the use of firearms 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "use of firearms" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case use of firearms = gunnery.
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 GUNNERY mean?

GUNNERY noun
  1. The science of guns and gunfire including aspects of bullet flight and impact.
  2. The design and manufacture of guns, particularly those of a large caliber.
  3. The firing of guns
  4. A place where guns are tested, or where people are trained in their use

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