Cryptic crossword clue
Ladies I gathered around had close relationships 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "had close relationships" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case had close relationships = liaised.
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 LIAISED mean?

LIAISED verb
  1. To establish a liaison.
  2. To act between parties with a view to reconciling differences.
  3. To cooperate, consult and discuss in order to come to a common solution.

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