Cryptic crossword clue
Target to raise before retiring 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Target" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case target = cockshy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COCKSHY mean?

COCKSHY noun
  1. A game in which trinkets are set upon sticks, to be thrown at by the players; so called from an ancient popular sport which consisted in shying or throwing cudgels at live cocks.
  2. An object at which stones are flung; (by extension) a person who is abused or vilified.

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