Cryptic crossword clue
Away from home a long time when torches may be necessary? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "when torches may be necessary" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case when torches may be necessary = outages.
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 OUTAGES mean?

OUTAGES noun
  1. A temporary suspension of operation, especially of electrical power supply.
  2. The amount of something lost in storage or transportation.

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