Cryptic crossword clue
Hot springs run in the West? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Hot springs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hot springs = thermae.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does THERMAE mean?

THERMAE noun
  1. Springs or baths of warm or hot water.

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