Cryptic crossword clue
Try to sell time travel 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Try to sell" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case try to sell = touting.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TOUTING mean?

TOUTING verb
  1. To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote.
  2. To look upon or watch.
  3. To spy out information about (a horse, a racing stable, etc.).
  4. To give a tip on (a racehorse) to a person, with the expectation of sharing in any winnings.
  5. To spy out the movements of racehorses at their trials, or to get by stealth or other improper means the secrets of the stable, for betting purposes.
  6. To act as a tout; to give a tip on a racehorse.
  7. To look for, try to obtain; used with for.
TOUTING noun
  1. The act of one who touts.

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