Cryptic crossword clue
US independent study with arbitrator 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "US independent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case us independent = mugwump.
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 MUGWUMP mean?

MUGWUMP noun
  1. An independent neutral politician, especially in reference to the 1884 U.S. presidential election.
  2. An aloof or self-important but inconsequential person.

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