The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PALACES
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PALACES
- Dad does up opulent houses
- Plants displayed round a monarch’s houses
- Old man does up grand buildings
- Around middle of board puts kings and queens here?
- Dwellings head of aristocracy might be seen in?
- Walks nervously around Los Angeles mansions
- Showy sites of entertainment in buildings around America
- Huge residences, intimate ones
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The straight part
We know that "Huge residences" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case huge residences = palaces.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 PALACES mean?
PALACES noun- Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.
- A large and lavishly ornate residence.
- A large, ornate public building used for entertainment or exhibitions.
- To decorate or ornate.