Cryptic crossword clue
They succeeded Wrens in shake-up 7

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

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

WINNERS noun
  1. One who has won or often wins.
  2. A point or goal that wins a competition.

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