Cryptic crossword clue
Doomed affairs seen in palms 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "seen in palms" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case seen in palms = raffias.
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 RAFFIAS mean?

RAFFIAS noun
  1. A fibrous material used for tying plants, originating from the leaves of the raffia palm tree (genus Raphia).

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