Cryptic crossword clue
Surpass in open-work 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Surpass" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case surpass = overtop.
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 OVERTOP mean?

OVERTOP verb
  1. To be higher than; to rise over the top of.
  2. To place too many toppings on.
OVERTOP adverb
  1. Over the top.

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