Cryptic crossword clue
Mets ban different guys swinging sticks 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "guys swinging sticks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case guys swinging sticks = batsmen.
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 BATSMEN mean?

BATSMEN noun
  1. A player of the batting side now on the field.
  2. The player now receiving strike; the striker.
  3. Any player selected for his or her team principally to bat, as opposed to a bowler.
  4. Any of the above senses, restricted to male players.
  5. (now rare) A hitter.

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