Cryptic crossword clue
Working out four and ten — that’s a large sum 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "that’s a large sum" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case that’s a large sum = fortune.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FORTUNE mean?

FORTUNE noun
  1. Destiny, especially favorable.
  2. A prediction or set of predictions about a person's future provided by a fortune teller.
  3. A small slip of paper with wise or vaguely prophetic words printed on it, baked into a fortune cookie.
  4. The arrival of something in a sudden or unexpected manner; chance; accident.
  5. Good luck.
  6. One's wealth; the amount of money one has; especially, if it is vast.
  7. A large amount of money.
FORTUNE verb
  1. To happen, take place.
  2. To provide with a fortune.
  3. To presage; to tell the fortune of.

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