Cryptic crossword clue
Nearest winds coming from one direction 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "coming from one direction" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case coming from one direction = eastern.
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 EASTERN mean?

EASTERN adjective
  1. Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.
  2. (of a wind) Blowing from the east; easterly.
  3. Oriental.

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