Cryptic crossword clue
More skilful narrative’s opening in Racine novel 7

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

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Buddy explains!

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

CANNIER adjective
  1. Careful, prudent, cautious.
  2. Knowing, shrewd, astute.
  3. Frugal, thrifty.
  4. Pleasant, fair, favorable or agreeable to deal with.
  5. Gentle, quiet, steady.

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