Cryptic crossword clue
Pole meeting journalist sat down 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "sat down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sat down = perched.
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 PERCHED mean?

PERCHED verb
  1. To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
  2. To stay in an elevated position.
  3. To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
  4. To inspect cloth using a perch.
PERCHED adjective
  1. Situated as if balancing above something.

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