Cryptic crossword clue
Lenses created by some Yemeni scientists working together 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lenses" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lenses = menisci.
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 MENISCI mean?

MENISCI noun
  1. A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it.
  2. A lens which is convex on one side and concave on the other, being crescent-shaped in cross-section.
  3. The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid.
  4. Either of two parts of the human knee that provide structural integrity to the knee when it undergoes tension and torsion.

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