Cryptic crossword clue
Lead character in Jaws missing: they can sweat! 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "they can sweat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they can sweat = axillae.
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 AXILLAE mean?

AXILLAE noun
  1. The angle or point of divergence between the upper side of a branch, leaf, or petiole, and the stem or branch from which it springs.
AXILLAE noun
  1. The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.

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