Cryptic crossword clue
More lively PE initially performed by seaside feature 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "More lively" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more lively = peppier.
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 PEPPIER mean?

PEPPIER adjective
  1. Full of pep; energetic, cheerful, and vigorous; bouncy
PEPPIER noun
  1. A waiter at a restaurant who offers to grind pepper onto customers' meals at the table.

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