Cryptic crossword clue
Red ball frayed either side: movement around that 7

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

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R
O
N
A
L
D
O

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The straight part
We know that "Red" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case red = ronaldo.
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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