Cryptic crossword clue
Aim to have day in American hills 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "hills" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hills = uplands.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UPLANDS mean?

UPLANDS noun
  1. The area in the interior of a country with a generally higher elevation; often hilly, but not generally mountainous (compare highlands).
  2. The country, as against the town.

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