Cryptic crossword clue
Instrument Mary found abandoned at sea 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Instrument" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case instrument = celeste.
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 CELESTE mean?

CELESTE noun
  1. A musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.
CELESTE noun
  1. An organ stop, deliberately slightly out of tune to give an undulating sound.

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