Cryptic crossword clue
Walking in a particular direction, overtake worker? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Walking in a particular direction" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case walking in a particular direction = passant.
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 PASSANT mean?

PASSANT adjective
  1. (of a four-legged animal) Walking, usually to the right, and looking straight ahead with the right forepaw raised from the ground.
  2. Currently in use; in vogue.

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