Cryptic crossword clue
Pass Swedish car, almost going into river 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Pass" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pass = devolve.
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 DEVOLVE mean?

DEVOLVE verb
  1. To roll (something) down; to unroll.
  2. To be inherited by someone else; to pass down upon the next person in a succession, especially through failure or loss of an earlier holder.
  3. To delegate (a responsibility, duty, etc.) on or upon someone.
  4. To fall as a duty or responsibility on or upon someone.
  5. To degenerate; to break down.

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