Cryptic crossword clue
Strangely, Gill not ringing 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "ringing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ringing = tolling.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TOLLING mean?

TOLLING verb
  1. To impose a fee for the use of.
  2. To levy a toll on (someone or something).
  3. To take as a toll.
  4. To pay a toll or tallage.
TOLLING verb
  1. To ring (a bell) slowly and repeatedly.
  2. To summon by ringing a bell.
  3. To announce by tolling.
TOLLING verb
  1. To draw; pull; tug; drag.
  2. To tear in pieces.
  3. To draw; entice; invite; allure.
  4. To lure with bait; tole (especially, fish and animals).
TOLLING verb
  1. To take away; to vacate; to annul.
  2. To suspend.
TOLLING noun
  1. The act by which a bell is tolled.

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