Cryptic crossword clue
A little French cash wife’s kept in the back of Cornwall? 5-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word SOUTH-WESTERN

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The straight part
We know that "of Cornwall" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case of cornwall = south-western.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SOUTH-WESTERN mean?

SOUTH-WESTERN adjective
  1. Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south-west
  2. (of a wind) blowing from the south-west; south-westerly

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