The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MEMOIRS
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The straight part
We know that "Chronicles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chronicles = memoirs.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 MEMOIRS mean?
MEMOIRS noun- An autobiography; a book describing the personal experiences of an author.
- A biography; a book describing the experiences of a subject from personal knowledge of the subject or from sources with personal knowledge of the subject.
- Any form of narrative describing the personal experiences of a writer.