Cryptic crossword clue
Very big chaps breaking into dilapidated semi 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Very big" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case very big = immense.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does IMMENSE mean?

IMMENSE noun
  1. Immense extent or expanse; immensity
IMMENSE adjective
  1. Huge, gigantic, very large.
  2. Supremely good.

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