Cryptic crossword clue
Retreats, needing a quiet second to absorb stuff 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Retreats" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case retreats = ashrams.
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What does ASHRAMS mean?

ASHRAMS noun
  1. A secluded religious hermitage inhabited by gurus, or the population of such a hermitage.

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