Cryptic crossword clue
Singer — cor, awful one, right?

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

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The straight part
We know that "Singer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case singer = crooner.
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 CROONER mean?

CROONER noun
  1. One who croons; a singer, usually male, especially of popular music.

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