Cryptic crossword clue
Cravings Damien had in back street 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Cravings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cravings = thirsts.
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 THIRSTS mean?

THIRSTS noun
  1. A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which spots the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane
  2. The condition producing the sensation of thirst.
  3. A want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing.
  4. Sexual lust
THIRSTS verb
  1. To be thirsty.
  2. (usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.

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