The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LADYBUG
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The straight part
We know that "Virginia’s spotted flier" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case virginia’s spotted flier = ladybug.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 LADYBUG mean?
LADYBUG noun- Any of the Coccinellidae family of beetles, typically having a round shape and red or yellow spotted elytra.