Cryptic crossword clue
One in black, Parisian mother briefly hugs old vessel 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "One in black" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one in black = mourner.
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 MOURNER mean?

MOURNER noun
  1. Someone filled with or expressing grief or sadness, especially over a death; someone who mourns.

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