Cryptic crossword clue
Around Washington, collects porters 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "porters" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case porters = redcaps.
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 REDCAPS mean?

REDCAPS noun
  1. A member of the Royal Military Police a unit in the British army.
  2. A porter in a US railway station.
  3. The European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis).
  4. A type of evil goblin or imp.
  5. A breed of poultry.

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