Cryptic crossword clue
Joins servicemen after one goes missing 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Joins" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case joins = solders.
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 SOLDERS mean?

SOLDERS noun
  1. Any of various easily-melted alloys, commonly of tin and lead, that are used to mend, coat, or join metal objects, usually small.
  2. Figuratively, circumstances or emotions that strongly bond things or persons together in analogy to solder that joins metals.
SOLDERS verb
  1. To join items together, or to coat them with solder
  2. To join things as if with solder.

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