Cryptic crossword clue
Collects people who stump up to cross river 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Collects" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case collects = prayers.
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 PRAYERS mean?

PRAYERS noun
  1. A practice of communicating with one's God.
  2. The act of praying.
  3. The specific words or methods used for praying.
  4. A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.
  5. A request; a petition.
  6. (mostly in negative constructions) The remotest hope or chance.
PRAYERS noun
  1. One who prays.

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