Cryptic crossword clue
Explosive devices spread out around west of Teheran 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Explosive devices" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case explosive devices = petards.
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 PETARDS mean?

PETARDS noun
  1. A small, hat-shaped explosive device, used to breach a door or wall.
  2. Anything potentially explosive, in a non-literal sense.
  3. A loud firecracker.

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