Cryptic crossword clue
Caves in over occupying the centre of Abbotsford following something very unpleasant 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Caves" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case caves = grottos.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GROTTOS mean?

GROTTOS noun
  1. A small cave.
  2. An artificial cavern-like retreat.
  3. A Marian shrine, usually built in a cavern-like structure.
  4. A local organization of cavers that typically organizes trips to caves and provides information and training for caving; a caving club.
  5. (Satanism) A secretive name for a local group of underground Satanists.

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