Cryptic crossword clue
Republicanlevel – more rufous American

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

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The straight part
We know that "more rufous" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more rufous = rustier.
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 RUSTIER mean?

RUSTIER adjective
  1. Marked or corroded by rust.
  2. Of the rust color, reddish or reddish-brown.
  3. Lacking recent experience, out of practice, especially with respect to a skill or activity.
  4. Of clothing, especially dark clothing: worn, shabby.
  5. Affected with the fungal plant disease called rust.

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