Cryptic crossword clue
US president once got frantic, regularly lost his sheen 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "sheen" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sheen = burnish.
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 BURNISH mean?

BURNISH noun
  1. Polish; lustre.
BURNISH verb
  1. To make smooth or shiny by rubbing; to polish; to shine.
  2. To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.
  3. (metaphoric) To make appear positive and highly respected.

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