Cryptic crossword clue
Proposes yields 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Proposes/yields" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case proposes/yields = submits.
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 SUBMITS mean?

SUBMITS verb
  1. To yield or give way to another.
  2. To yield (something) to another, as when defeated.
  3. To enter or put forward for approval, consideration, marking etc.
  4. To subject; to put through a process.
  5. (mixed martial arts) To win a fight against (an opponent) by submission.
  6. To let down; to lower.
  7. To put or place under.

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