Cryptic crossword clue
Merchants said to be in these wine stores 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "these wine stores" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case these wine stores = cellars.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CELLARS mean?

CELLARS noun
  1. An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.
  2. A wine collection, especially when stored in a cellar.
  3. Last place in a league or competition.
CELLARS noun
  1. Salt cellar
  2. A small dish for holding salt.

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