Cryptic crossword clue
Paper report of thriller, here? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Paper" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case paper = manilla.
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 MANILLA mean?

MANILLA noun
  1. A penannular armlet, mostly in bronze, copper or gold, which served as a form of money or barter coinage amongst certain West African peoples.

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