The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word POCOSIN
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The straight part
We know that "poorly drained high ground" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case poorly drained high ground = pocosin.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 POCOSIN mean?
POCOSIN noun- A low, wooded swamp in (especially coastal) Eastern Maryland or Virginia; a palustrine wetland with deep, acidic peat soils.