Cryptic crossword clue
Transport valuable metal criminal stashed in vacant house 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Transport" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case transport = haulage.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HAULAGE mean?

HAULAGE noun
  1. The act of hauling.
  2. The business of transporting goods.
  3. The charge levied for hauling or pulling a ship or boat.

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