Cryptic crossword clue
Mean one to restrain singer going after copper 5-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word PENNY-PINCHER

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Mean one" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mean one = penny-pincher.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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