Cryptic crossword clue
Overlooking one engaged in curling 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Overlooking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case overlooking = waiving.
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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Crossword Answer definitions

WAIVING verb
  1. To relinquish (a right etc.); to give up claim to; to forego.
  2. To put aside, avoid.
  3. To outlaw (someone).
  4. To abandon, give up (someone or something).
WAIVING verb
  1. To move from side to side; to sway.
  2. To stray, wander.

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