Cryptic crossword clue
Sweetheart in America giving copper a peck, foolishly 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Sweetheart in America" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sweetheart in america = cupcake.
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 CUPCAKE mean?

CUPCAKE noun
  1. A small cake baked in a paper container shaped like a cup, often with icing on top.
  2. An attractive young woman.
  3. A weak or effeminate man.
  4. Term of endearment
CUPCAKE verb
  1. To flirt; to talk or act amorously or intimately.

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