Cryptic crossword clue
Male cat keeps cold in a wind 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "wind" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wind = helicon.
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 HELICON mean?

HELICON noun
  1. A large tuba whose coils fit around the player's shoulders.
  2. A low-frequency electromagnetic wave observed in various plasmas.

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