The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WARPATH
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The straight part
We know that "Course pursued by hawks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case course pursued by hawks = warpath.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 WARPATH mean?
WARPATH noun- The route taken by a party of Native Americans going on a warlike expedition.
- A course of action that leads to battle or hostility.