Cryptic crossword clue
Secret societies take some time to form crowds

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

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

THRONGS noun
  1. A group of people crowded or gathered closely together.
  2. A group of things; a host or swarm.
THRONGS verb
  1. To crowd into a place, especially to fill it.
  2. To congregate.
  3. To crowd or press, as persons; to oppress or annoy with a crowd of living beings.

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