Cryptic crossword clue
Rocks acceptable as shelter for black oryx 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "oryx" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case oryx = gemsbok.
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 GEMSBOK mean?

GEMSBOK noun
  1. A large African antelope (Oryx gazella).

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