The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word UTILISE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result UTILISE
- Make use of icing initially in baked tuiles
- Pointless ignoring fellow capturing one’s exploit
- Take advantage of some revolutionary cigarettes I lit up
- Use just over half of gas etc supplied by London area
- Take advantage of United match featuring oldies here and there
- Unionist is wearing hat for exploit
- Put into employment, is seen in posh topper
- I, Sue, managed to have oil put to good use
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The straight part
We know that "Take advantage of" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case take advantage of = utilise.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 UTILISE mean?
UTILISE verb- To make use of; to use.
- To make useful; to find a practical use for.
- To make best use of; to use to its fullest extent, potential, or ability.
- To make do with; to use in manner different from that originally intended