Cryptic crossword clue
Deep sleep in hills after shocks 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "after shocks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case after shocks = tremors.
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 TREMORS mean?

TREMORS noun
  1. A shake, quiver, or vibration.
  2. An earthquake.
TREMORS verb
  1. To shake or quiver excessively and rapidly or involuntarily; to tremble.

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