Cryptic crossword clue
Medics turned up around river to get washed 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "washed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case washed = scoured.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SCOURED mean?

SCOURED verb
  1. To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
  2. To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).
  3. To clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
  4. To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.
  5. To cleanse (without rubbing).
SCOURED verb
  1. To search an area thoroughly.
  2. To run with speed; to scurry.
  3. To move swiftly over; to brush along.

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