Cryptic crossword clue
Spotted knight in control 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Spotted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spotted = brindle.
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 BRINDLE mean?

BRINDLE noun
  1. A streaky colouration in animals.
  2. An animal so coloured.
BRINDLE verb
  1. To form streaks of a different color.
BRINDLE adjective
  1. Having such a colouration; brindled

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