Cryptic crossword clue
Steadier lassoes left by one more likely to snap 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "more likely to snap" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more likely to snap = surlier.
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 SURLIER mean?

SURLIER adjective
  1. Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.
  2. Threatening, menacing, gloomy.
  3. Lordly, arrogant, supercilious.
SURLIER adverb
  1. In an arrogant or supercilious manner.

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