Cryptic crossword clue
Rely on foul saving time for wing 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "wing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wing = elytron.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ELYTRON mean?

ELYTRON noun
  1. A sheath or outer covering, especially around the spinal cord or over the hindwings of certain insects.

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