Cryptic crossword clue
Prayer leader regularly immured in cramping zones 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Prayer leader" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prayer leader = muezzin.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MUEZZIN mean?

MUEZZIN noun
  1. The person who issues the call to prayer from one of the minarets of a mosque.

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