Cryptic crossword clue
Old pub fitter is a serious smoker 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "a serious smoker" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a serious smoker = inhaler.
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 INHALER mean?

INHALER noun
  1. One who inhales.
  2. A device with a canister holding medicine (either in powder or gas form) which is sprayed and inhaled by the patient, often for treating asthma and other respiratory diseases.

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