Cryptic crossword clue
River turns entering artificial lake – bridge now abandoned? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "bridge now abandoned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bridge now abandoned = plafond.
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 PLAFOND mean?

PLAFOND noun
  1. A ceiling, especially one that is ornately decorated.
  2. A painting or decoration on a ceiling.
  3. The tibial plafond.

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