Cryptic crossword clue
The rate excluding board, originally light, increased 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "increased" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case increased = trebled.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TREBLED mean?

TREBLED verb
  1. To multiply by three; to make into three parts, layers, or thrice the amount.
  2. To become multiplied by three or increased threefold.
  3. To make a shrill or high-pitched noise.
  4. To utter in a treble key; to whine.

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