Cryptic crossword clue
Old sects screening head of comet’s eclipses 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "eclipses" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case eclipses = occults.
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 OCCULTS mean?

OCCULTS verb
  1. To cover or hide from view.
  2. To dissimulate, conceal, or obfuscate.

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