Cryptic crossword clue
Rash came up on legs and heads 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Rash" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rash = roseola.
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 ROSEOLA mean?

ROSEOLA noun
  1. A rosy rash occurring in measles, typhoid fever, syphilis and some other diseases.
  2. The common name for roseola infantum.
  3. German measles.

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