Cryptic crossword clue
Muscle you need to lift register and large papers 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Muscle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case muscle = dilator.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DILATOR mean?

DILATOR noun
  1. Any nerve or muscle that causes part of the body to dilate
  2. Any drug that causes such dilation
  3. An instrument used to dilate an orifice or cavity

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