Cryptic crossword clue
Refined playing area before second half of July 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Refined" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case refined = courtly.
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 COURTLY mean?

COURTLY adjective
  1. Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court.
  2. Of or relating to a royal court.
  3. Overly eager to please or obey.
COURTLY adverb
  1. In the manner of a royal court; in a manner befitting of a royal court.

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