Cryptic crossword clue
Governors of ancient city-state to the west 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Governors" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case governors = satraps.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SATRAPS mean?

SATRAPS noun
  1. A governor of a Persian province.
  2. A subordinate ruler.

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