Cryptic crossword clue
Vice holds tool essentially rigid for horse service 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "horse service" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case horse service = shoeing.
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 SHOEING mean?

SHOEING verb
  1. To put shoes on one's feet.
  2. To put horseshoes on a horse.
  3. To equip an object with a protection against wear.
SHOEING noun
  1. The act of fitting an animal with horseshoes.
  2. A thrashing.

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