Cryptic crossword clue
Receivers set up marine retreat? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "receivers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case receivers = aerials.
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 AERIALS mean?

AERIALS noun
  1. A rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio, television signals etc.
  2. A move, as in dancing or skateboarding, involving one or both feet leaving the ground.
  3. Aerial photography.

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