Cryptic crossword clue
Estates controlled most of the game 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Estates" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case estates = ranches.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RANCHES mean?

RANCHES noun
  1. A large plot of land used for raising cattle, sheep or other livestock.
  2. A small farm that cultivates vegetables and/or livestock, especially one in the Southwestern United States.
  3. A house or property on a plot of ranch land.
  4. Ranch dressing.

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