Cryptic crossword clue
Ferocious marine syndicate 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Ferocious" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ferocious = searing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SEARING mean?

SEARING verb
  1. To char, scorch, or burn the surface of (something) with a hot instrument.
  2. To wither; to dry up.
  3. To make callous or insensible.
  4. To mark permanently, as if by burning.
SEARING noun
  1. Action of the verb to sear
  2. Cooking food quickly at high temperature
SEARING adjective
  1. Very hot; blistering or boiling
  2. (of a pain) having a sensation of intense sudden heat

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