Cryptic crossword clue
Avian scavenger twisted ear in marine mammal 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Avian scavenger" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case avian scavenger = seagull.
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 SEAGULL mean?

SEAGULL noun
  1. Any of several white, often dark backed birds of the family Laridae having long pointed wings and short legs.
  2. The symbol ΜΌ , which combines under a letter as a sort of accent.
  3. A fan or member of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club.
SEAGULL verb
  1. (of a forward) To run in the back line rather than concentrate on primary positional duties in open play.
  2. To use a British Seagull outboard.
  3. To work as a non-union casual stevedore.

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