Cryptic crossword clue
Old inhabitant of France, not hanging here 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "hanging here" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hanging here = gallows.
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 GALLOWS mean?

GALLOWS noun
  1. Wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging.
  2. A wretch who deserves to be hanged.
  3. The rest for the tympan when raised.
  4. Suspenders; braces.
  5. Any contrivance with posts and crossbeam for suspending objects.
  6. The main frame of a beam engine.
GALLOWS verb
  1. To frighten or terrify.

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