Cryptic crossword clue
Prisoners recollected its name 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Prisoners" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case prisoners = inmates.
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 INMATES mean?

INMATES noun
  1. A person confined to an institution such as a prison (as a convict) or hospital (as a patient).
  2. A person who shares a residence, such as a lodger, a hotel guest, or a student living on campus.

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