Cryptic crossword clue
Striking content of red wine German

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

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The straight part
We know that "Striking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case striking = tanning.
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 TANNING mean?

TANNING verb
  1. To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
  2. To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
  3. To spank or beat.
TANNING noun
  1. The process of making leather, which does not easily decompose, from the skins of animals, which do.
  2. The acquisition of a tan, either by exposure to the sun, or artificially.
  3. A spanking.

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