Cryptic crossword clue
Does the vocals for around 501 short tracks 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "short tracks" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case short tracks = sidings.
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 SIDINGS mean?

SIDINGS noun
  1. A building material which covers and protects the sides of a house or other building.
SIDINGS noun
  1. A second, relatively short length of track just to the side of a railroad track, joined to the main track by switches at one or both ends, used either for loading or unloading freight, storing trains or other rail vehicles; or to allow two trains on a same track to meet (opposite directions) or pass (same direction) (the latter sense is probably an American definition).

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