Cryptic crossword clue
Are warblers surrounding tree affected by flood? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "affected by flood" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case affected by flood = soaking.
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 SOAKING mean?

SOAKING verb
  1. To be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it.
  2. To immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation.
  3. To penetrate or permeate by saturation.
  4. To allow (especially a liquid) to be absorbed; to take in, receive. (usually + up)
  5. To take money from.
  6. To drink intemperately or gluttonously.
  7. To heat (a metal) before shaping it.
  8. To hold a kiln at a particular temperature for a given period of time.
  9. To absorb; to drain.
SOAKING noun
  1. Immersion in water; a drenching or dunking.
SOAKING adjective
  1. Extremely wet; saturated.

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