Cryptic crossword clue
Practice gallop finished 3-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word RUN-THROUGH

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The straight part
We know that "Practice" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case practice = run-through.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does RUN-THROUGH mean?

RUN-THROUGH noun
  1. A rehearsal of a drama, especially an uninterrupted one, but with no makeup or costume
  2. A brief outline of the main points of something; a rundown
RUN-THROUGH adjective
  1. In which trains continue without stopping while going through a station.

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