Cryptic crossword clue
Somewhat rich, extremely pricy this victory 7

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

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

PYRRHIC adjective
  1. Of or relating to Pyrrhus (319/318–272 BC), Greek general and statesman.
  2. Achieved at too great a cost or detriment to have been worthwhile (as a victory, accomplishment, etc).
PYRRHIC noun
  1. An Ancient Greek war dance.
  2. A metric foot with two short or unaccented syllables.
PYRRHIC adjective
  1. Of or characterized by pyrrhics (metrical feet with two short syllables).
  2. Relating to Pyrrhus, a Macedonian king, or some of his costly victories he had while fighting Rome.

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