Cryptic crossword clue
Power demonstrated by a hollow tyrant cutting pay 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Power" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case power = wattage.
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 WATTAGE mean?

WATTAGE noun
  1. An amount or power (especially electric), expressed in watts, kilowatts etc.
  2. The power requirement of some electric appliance.

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