Cryptic crossword clue
Roguish ticket seller being seized in robust manner 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "in robust manner" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in robust manner = stoutly.
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 STOUTLY mean?

STOUTLY adverb
  1. In a stout manner; lustily; boldly; obstinately.
  2. Of stout build.

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