Cryptic crossword clue
Article returned; has wrong ideas on spirits 7

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

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

NAIADES noun
  1. A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.
  2. The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly.
  3. Any of various aquatic plants of the genus Najas.

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