Cryptic crossword clue
One minus one? Pity that’s a lie 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "a lie" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a lie = untruth.
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 UNTRUTH mean?

UNTRUTH noun
  1. A lie or falsehood.
  2. The condition of being false; truthlessness.

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