Cryptic crossword clue
Tones down double-stringed musical instruments 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tones down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tones down = dilutes.
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 DILUTES mean?

DILUTES noun
  1. An animal having a lighter-coloured coat than is usual.
DILUTES verb
  1. To make thinner by adding solvent to a solution, especially by adding water.
  2. To weaken, especially by adding a foreign substance.
  3. To cause the value of individual shares or the stake of a shareholder to decrease by increasing the total number of shares.
  4. To become attenuated, thin, or weak.

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