Cryptic crossword clue
Shooting model in bold setting 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Shooting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shooting = darting.
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 DARTING mean?

DARTING verb
  1. To throw with a sudden effort or thrust; to hurl or launch.
  2. To send forth suddenly or rapidly; to emit; to shoot
  3. To shoot with a dart, especially a tranquilizer dart
  4. To fly or pass swiftly, like a dart; to move rapidly in one direction; to shoot out quickly
  5. To start and run with speed; to shoot rapidly along
DARTING noun
  1. A motion or gesture that darts.

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