Cryptic crossword clue
Republican avoids beginners, 17 in Athens of old 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "17 in Athens of old" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 17 in athens of old = staters.
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 STATERS mean?

STATERS noun
  1. A gold, silver or electrum coin of ancient Greece.
STATERS noun
  1. One who states.
  2. A citizen of the United States of America who is a confirmed or lifelong resident of one single state.

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