Cryptic crossword clue
Pile up in a cold Greek island 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Pile up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pile up = accrete.
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 ACCRETE mean?

ACCRETE verb
  1. To grow together, combine; to fuse.
  2. To adhere; to grow or to be added to gradually.
  3. To make adhere; to add; to make larger or more, as by growing.
ACCRETE adjective
  1. Characterized by accretion; made up
  2. Grown together

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