Cryptic crossword clue
Guy, not cruciverbalist basically, writes surfaces 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "surfaces" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case surfaces = happens.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does HAPPENS mean?

HAPPENS verb
  1. To occur or take place.
  2. To happen to; to befall.
  3. (with infinitive) To do or occur by chance or unexpectedly.
  4. (followed by on or upon) To encounter by chance.

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