Cryptic crossword clue
Vain search to include roundabout double parking 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Vain" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vain = foppish.
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 FOPPISH mean?

FOPPISH adjective
  1. Like a fop, a man overly concerned with his appearance; vain and showy.

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