Cryptic crossword clue
Exhorts, in French, to marry son 7

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Exhorts," is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case exhorts, = enjoins.
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 ENJOINS mean?

ENJOINS verb
  1. To lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge.
  2. To prohibit or restrain by a judicial order or decree; to put an injunction on.

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