Cryptic crossword clue
Notice the girl’s energy with son is gripping 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "is gripping" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case is gripping = adheres.
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 ADHERES mean?

ADHERES verb
  1. To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
  2. To be attached or devoted by personal union, in belief, on principle, etc.
  3. To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.
  4. To affirm a judgment.

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