Cryptic crossword clue
Setter cracks new chess moves 7

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

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

SCHEMES noun
  1. A systematic plan of future action.
  2. A plot or secret, devious plan.
  3. An orderly combination of related parts.
  4. A chart or diagram of a system or object.
  5. A type of geometric object.
  6. A council housing estate.
  7. An artful deviation from the ordinary arrangement of words.
  8. A representation of the aspects of the celestial bodies for any moment or at a given event.
  9. Part of a uniform resource identifier indicating the protocol or other purpose, such as http: or news:.
  10. A portfolio of pension plans with related benefits comprising multiple independent members.
SCHEMES verb
  1. To plot, or contrive a plan.
  2. To plan; to contrive.

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