The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MEMENTO
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result MEMENTO
- What reminds me to get men in
- Reminder of egotistical exclamation? Unfortunately not
- Souvenir from Maine not damaged by this compiler
- It helps to recall troops, having gathered round outside
- Note about European theatre souvenir
- Setter repeatedly enthusiastic about unopened souvenir
- It’ll remind me to put sex first
- Token internet phenomenon not funny
- Norway involved in cultural movement against remembrance
- Some men told to provide a reminder
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The straight part
We know that "It helps to recall" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it helps to recall = memento.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 MEMENTO mean?
MEMENTO noun- A keepsake; an object kept as a reminder of a place or event.