Cryptic crossword clue
Waiting to pick up diamonds, a feature of bridge 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "a feature of bridge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a feature of bridge = bidding.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BIDDING mean?

BIDDING verb
  1. To issue a command; to tell.
  2. To invite; to summon.
  3. To utter a greeting or salutation.
BIDDING verb
  1. To make an offer to pay or accept a certain price.
  2. To offer as a price.
  3. To make an attempt.
  4. To announce (one's goal), before starting play.
  5. To proclaim (a bede, prayer); to pray.
BIDDING noun
  1. That which one is bidden to do; a command.
  2. The act of placing a bid.

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