Cryptic crossword clue
They rate good darers becoming lax 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "They rate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they rate = graders.
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 GRADERS mean?

GRADERS noun
  1. A machine used in road maintenance and construction for leveling large surfaces.
  2. One who grades, or that by means of which grading is done or facilitated.
  3. (in combination) One who belongs to a certain grade at school.

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