Cryptic crossword clue
Nancy’s ready by fire, wanting a savoury biscuit 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "savoury biscuit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case savoury biscuit = pretzel.
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 PRETZEL mean?

PRETZEL noun
  1. A toasted bread or cracker usually in the shape of a loose knot.
  2. (by extension) Anything that is knotted, twisted, or tangled.
PRETZEL verb
  1. To bend, twist, or contort.

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