Cryptic crossword clue
Insects regularly suck on horses 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Insects" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case insects = scarabs.
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 SCARABS mean?

SCARABS noun
  1. A beetle of the species Scarabaeus sacer, sacred to the ancient Egyptians.
  2. Any species of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.
  3. A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle.

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