Cryptic crossword clue
Telegraph stringer? 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Telegraph stringer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case telegraph stringer = wireman.
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 WIREMAN mean?

WIREMAN noun
  1. Someone who works with wire; primarily someone who connects electric wiring.
  2. A person who sets up electronic surveillance.

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