Cryptic crossword clue
Godlike spirit of strange mountain? Not quite 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Godlike spirit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case godlike spirit = manitou.
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What does MANITOU mean?

MANITOU noun
  1. A god or spirit as the object of religious awe or ritual among some American Indians.

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