Cryptic crossword clue
Unfinished stringed instrument: I state you can wax it 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "you can wax it" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case you can wax it = lyrical.
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 LYRICAL mean?

LYRICAL adjective
  1. Appropriate for or suggestive of singing.
  2. Expressive of emotion.

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