Cryptic crossword clue
Round up sheep to return to groom 7

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

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

SMARTEN verb
  1. To make smarter in appearance; to refurbish or spruce up.
  2. To increase the speed of (one's travel on foot, etc.).
  3. To augment with computer technology.

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