Cryptic crossword clue
Progress with play, mostly sardonic 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Progress" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case progress = inroads.
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 INROADS mean?

INROADS noun
  1. An advance into enemy territory, an incursion, an attempted invasion
  2. (usually plural) progress made toward accomplishing a goal or solving a problem

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