The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STRAITS
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What does STRAITS mean?
STRAITS noun- A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
- A narrow pass, passage or street.
- A neck of land; an isthmus.
- (often in the plural) A difficult position.
- To confine; put to difficulties.
- To tighten.