Cryptic crossword clue
Like some ashes at home, swept under 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Like some ashes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like some ashes = inurned.
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 INURNED mean?

INURNED verb
  1. To place (the remains of a person who has died) in an urn or other container.
  2. To hold or contain (the remains of a person who has died).
INURNED adjective
  1. Of cremated ashes: placed in an urn; buried, entombed.

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