Cryptic crossword clue
Runner has day for run, showing more endurance 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "showing more endurance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case showing more endurance = hardier.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HARDIER mean?

HARDIER adjective
  1. Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships.
  2. Able to survive adverse growing conditions.
  3. Brave and resolute.
  4. Impudent.

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