Cryptic crossword clue
Old bird from ancient city cutting caper 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Old bird" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old bird = durance.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DURANCE mean?

DURANCE noun
  1. Duration.
  2. Endurance.
  3. Imprisonment; forced confinement.

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