Cryptic crossword clue
Independent agreements encompassing mass strikes 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "strikes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case strikes = impacts.
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 IMPACTS mean?

IMPACTS noun
  1. The striking of one body against another; collision.
  2. The force or energy of a collision of two objects.
  3. A forced impinging.
  4. A significant or strong influence; an effect.
IMPACTS verb
  1. To collide or strike, the act of impinging.
  2. To compress; to compact; to press into something or pack together.
  3. To influence; to affect; to have an impact on.
  4. To stamp or impress onto something.

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