The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word THOROUGHFARES
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The straight part
We know that "Here are roads" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case here are roads = thoroughfares.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.
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What does THOROUGHFARES mean?
THOROUGHFARES noun- A passage; a way through.
- A road open at both ends or connecting one area with another; a highway or main street.
- The act of going through; passage; travel, transit.
- An unobstructed waterway allowing passage for ships.