Cryptic crossword clue
Searching for diamonds, found 56 in England 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Searching" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case searching = delving.
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 DELVING mean?

DELVING verb
  1. To dig the ground, especially with a shovel.
  2. To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out
  3. To dig, to excavate.
DELVING noun
  1. The act of one who delves.
DELVING noun
  1. The shaking of tin ore in a sieve held underwater so that the waste flows out, leaving the tin behind.

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