The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SPIREAS
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The straight part
We know that "Bushes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bushes = spireas.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 SPIREAS mean?
SPIREAS noun- Any of many flowering shrubs, of the genus Spiraea, that have clusters of white or pink flowers
- The Astilbe.