Cryptic crossword clue
Occupation found in largely modest clubs, say 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Occupation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case occupation = pursuit.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PURSUIT mean?

PURSUIT noun
  1. The act of pursuing.
  2. A hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.
  3. A discipline in track cycling where two opposing teams start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch their opponents.
  4. Prosecution

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