The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RESTART
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More clues leading to the result RESTART
- Again power up craft following the others
- Turn on again and relax with creative activity
- Again begin to relax with painting
- Pause craft and get going again
- Support a right to begin afresh
- Support craft get into action again
- Support creative works? Have another go
- Resume method following break
- A fresh beginning requiring tranquillity and skill
- Begin again to show skill after relaxation
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The straight part
We know that "begin afresh" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case begin afresh = restart.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 RESTART mean?
RESTART noun- The act of starting something again.
- To start again.
- To reboot.