Cryptic crossword clue
One makes points to goad Republican 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "One makes points" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one makes points = needler.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does NEEDLER mean?

NEEDLER noun
  1. Agent noun of needle; one who needles; an annoyer.
  2. One who makes or uses needles.
  3. A dealer in needles.
  4. A gun that fires needles or darts.

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