Cryptic crossword clue
John almost prepared curtains, triangular 7

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

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

DELTOID noun
  1. The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
  2. The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.
DELTOID adjective
  1. In the shape of the upper case Greek letter delta Δ; triangular.
  2. Of, or connected with the deltoid muscle
  3. (of leaves) Of a triangular or roughly triangular shape and attached to the stem via the side.

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