Cryptic crossword clue
Risk small pants in the middle splitting 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "splitting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case splitting = between.
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 BETWEEN mean?

BETWEEN noun
  1. A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.
BETWEEN preposition
  1. In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)
  2. Done together or reciprocally.
  3. Shared in confidence.
  4. In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places).
  5. Combined (by effort or ownership).
  6. One of (representing a choice).

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