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

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What does HASHISH mean?

HASHISH noun
  1. The leaves and tender parts of the Indian hemp plant (which are intoxicating), which are dried for either chewing or smoking.
  2. A cannabis extract.
  3. Marijuana generally.

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