Cryptic crossword clue
Roaming Alps, rep descends with a rope 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "descends with a rope" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case descends with a rope = rappels.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does RAPPELS mean?

RAPPELS noun
  1. Descending by means of a rope, abseiling.
RAPPELS verb
  1. To abseil.
  2. To call back a hawk.
RAPPELS noun
  1. A drumbeat pattern for calling soldiers to gather.

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