Cryptic crossword clue
Tiger shark? Something less dangerous! 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Something less dangerous!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case something less dangerous! = catfish.
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 CATFISH mean?

CATFISH noun
  1. Any fish of the order Siluriformes, mainly found in fresh water, lacking scales, and having barbels like whiskers around the mouth
CATFISH verb
  1. To fish for catfish
CATFISH noun
  1. Someone who creates a fake profile on a social media platform in order to deceive people.
  2. Such a fake profile.
CATFISH verb
  1. To create and operate a fake online profile to deceive (someone).

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