Cryptic crossword clue
Retainer’s mother nursing sick daughter 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Retainer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case retainer = milldam.
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 MILLDAM mean?

MILLDAM noun
  1. A dam constructed across a river or stream to raise the water level so that it can turn a millwheel; also, the millpond so created.

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