Cryptic crossword clue
Sprinter, heading off, trained for later run 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "later run" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case later run = reprint.
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 REPRINT mean?

REPRINT noun
  1. A book, pamphlet or other printed matter that has been published once before but is now being released again.
REPRINT verb
  1. To print (something) that has been published in print before.
  2. To renew the impression of.

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