Cryptic crossword clue
Asians following investing in silver, backed by German? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Asians" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case asians = afghans.
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 AFGHANS mean?

AFGHANS noun
  1. A blanket or throw, usually crocheted or knitted.
  2. A type of iced chocolate biscuit, sometimes containing cornflakes and topped with a walnut.

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