The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ANNEXES
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More clues leading to the result ANNEXES
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The straight part
We know that "Appropriates" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case appropriates = annexes.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 ANNEXES mean?
ANNEXES noun- An addition, an extension.
- An appendix to a book or document.
- An addition or extension to a building.
- An addition to the territory of a country or state, from a neighbouring country or state, normally by military force.
- To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.
- To attach or connect, as a consequence, condition, etc.
- To join; to be united.
- Alternative spelling of annex