Cryptic crossword clue
Scoundrel approaching cleavage produces jet 7

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

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

CURRENT noun
  1. The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.
  2. The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially short for ocean current.
  3. The time rate of flow of electric charge.
  4. A tendency or a course of events
CURRENT adjective
  1. Existing or occurring at the moment
  2. Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment
  3. Running or moving rapidly

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