Cryptic crossword clue
Vandals remove top of fortifications and get hard 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Vandals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vandals = hunkers.
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 HUNKERS mean?

HUNKERS verb
  1. To crouch or squat close to the ground or lie down
  2. To apply oneself to a task
HUNKERS noun
  1. A political conservative.

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