The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FARMING
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The straight part
We know that "A field among fields?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a field among fields? = farming.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FARMING mean?
FARMING verb- To work on a farm, especially in the growing and harvesting of crops.
- To devote (land) to farming.
- To grow (a particular crop).
- To give up to another, as an estate, a business, the revenue, etc., on condition of receiving in return a percentage of what it yields; to farm out.
- To lease or let for an equivalent, e.g. land for a rent; to yield the use of to proceeds.
- To take at a certain rent or rate.
- To engage in grinding (repetitive activity) in a particular area or against specific enemies for a particular drop or item.
- To cleanse; clean out; put in order; empty; empty out
- The business of cultivating land, raising stocks etc.
- A farming operation; a farm, or instance of farming on a piece of land.
- Pertaining to the agricultural business.
- Raising livestock or fish.