Cryptic crossword clue
With mischief-makers around, death is about to happen 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "is about to happen" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case is about to happen = impends.
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 IMPENDS mean?

IMPENDS verb
  1. To hang or be suspended over (something); to overhang.
  2. Figuratively to hang over (someone) as a threat or danger.
  3. To threaten to happen; to be about to happen, to be imminent.
  4. To pay.

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