Cryptic crossword clue
Skill to take in short game that’s extremely cunning 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "extremely cunning" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case extremely cunning = archest.
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 ARCHEST mean?

ARCHEST verb
  1. To form into an arch shape
  2. To cover with an arch or arches.
ARCHEST adjective
  1. Knowing, clever, mischievous.
  2. Principal; primary.

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