Cryptic crossword clue
Take in, but not in an accommodating way 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Take in" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case take in = deceive.
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 DECEIVE mean?

DECEIVE verb
  1. To trick or mislead.

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