Cryptic crossword clue
Yank holding power secure in the Act of Union? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Act of Union" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case act of union = tupping.
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 TUPPING mean?

TUPPING verb
  1. To mate; used of a ram mating with a ewe.
  2. To have sex with, to bonk, etc.
  3. (regional English) To butt: said of a ram.

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