Cryptic crossword clue
Reprieves ram trapped among the French

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LET-UPS

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The straight part
We know that "Reprieves" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case reprieves = let-ups.
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 LET-UPS mean?

LET-UPS noun
  1. A pause or period of slackening.

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