Cryptic crossword clue
Gets thanks when filling ordinary containers 7

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

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What does OBTAINS mean?

OBTAINS verb
  1. To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
  2. To secure (that) a specific objective or state of affairs be reached.
  3. To prevail, be victorious; to succeed.
  4. To hold; to keep, possess or occupy.
  5. To exist or be the case; to hold true, be in force.

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