Cryptic crossword clue
Riotous crew gripping paddle 7

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

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

ROARING verb
  1. To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
  2. To laugh in a particularly loud manner.
  3. Of animals (especially the lion), to make a loud deep noise.
  4. Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.
  5. To proceed vigorously.
  6. To cry aloud; to proclaim loudly.
  7. To be boisterous; to be disorderly.
  8. To make a loud noise in breathing, as horses do when they have a certain disease.
  9. (North Midlands) to cry
ROARING noun
  1. A loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a large beast; a roar.
  2. An affection of the windpipe of a horse, causing a loud, peculiar noise in breathing under exertion.
  3. (North Midlands) to cry
ROARING adjective
  1. Intensive; extreme.
  2. Very successful; lively.

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