Cryptic crossword clue
Rate going up? Pie in the sky, possibly 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Rate going up/Pie in the sky, possibly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rate going up/pie in the sky, possibly = airfare.
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 AIRFARE mean?

AIRFARE noun
  1. The cost or expense of an airplane ticket or trip.

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