Cryptic crossword clue
Increases enclosures by river

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

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The straight part
We know that "Increases" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case increases = deepens.
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 DEEPENS mean?

DEEPENS verb
  1. To make deep or deeper
  2. To make darker or more intense; to darken
  3. To make more poignant or affecting; to increase in degree
  4. To make lower in tone
  5. To make more thorough or extensive.
  6. To make more intimate.
  7. To make more sound or heavy.
  8. To become deeper
  9. To become darker or more intense
  10. To become lower in tone
  11. To become more thorough or extensive.
  12. To become more intimate.
  13. To become more sound or heavy.

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