Cryptic crossword clue
Tricky grasping instrument suddenly 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "suddenly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case suddenly = sharply.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SHARPLY mean?

SHARPLY adverb
  1. In a sharp manner.
  2. (to describe breathing) Suddenly and intensely like a gasp, but typically as the result of an emotional reaction.
  3. In an intellectually alert and penetrating manner.
  4. Severely.
  5. Of speech, delivered in a stern or harsh tone.

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