Cryptic crossword clue
White ball to sink for the biggest prize 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "the biggest prize" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case the biggest prize = jackpot.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does JACKPOT mean?

JACKPOT noun
  1. A money prize pool which accumulates until the conditions are met for it to be won.
  2. A large cash prize or money.
  3. An unexpected windfall or reward.
  4. A concentration of surface wood or fuel.
  5. A large accumulated point bonus, originally awarded after a long set of actions but now often easily available in multiball modes.
JACKPOT verb
  1. (of a slot machine) To issue a jackpot.
JACKPOT noun
  1. A difficult situation.
  2. A jumble of felled timber.

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