Cryptic crossword clue
Oysters developing at different levels 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "different levels" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case different levels = storeys.
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 STOREYS mean?

STOREYS noun
  1. A building; an edifice.
  2. A floor or level of a building or ship.
  3. A vertical level in certain letters, such as a and g.

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