Cryptic crossword clue
Ale houses new chain: “Senior Inn Member” 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Senior Inn Member" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case senior inn member = bencher.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BENCHER mean?

BENCHER noun
  1. A senior member of a law society in a Canadian province (except New Brunswick).
  2. One of the senior governing members of an Inn of Court.
  3. An alderman of a corporation.
  4. A member of a court or council.
  5. One who frequents the benches of a tavern; an idler.

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