Cryptic crossword clue
First of ten nails for three-legged stands 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "three-legged stands" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case three-legged stands = trivets.
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 TRIVETS mean?

TRIVETS noun
  1. A stand with three short legs, especially for cooking over a fire.
  2. A stand, sometimes with short, stumpy feet, used to support hot dishes and protect a table; a hot coaster
  3. A weaver's knife. See trevat.

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