The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word AVENUES
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More clues leading to the result AVENUES
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The straight part
We know that "approaches" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case approaches = avenues.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 AVENUES mean?
AVENUES noun- A broad street, especially one bordered by trees.
- A way or opening for entrance into a place; a passage by which a place may be reached; a way of approach or of exit.
- The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered.
- A method or means by which something may be accomplished.
- (urban toponymy) A street, especially, in cities laid out in a grid pattern, one that is in a particular side of the city or that runs in a particular direction.