Cryptic crossword clue
Sheep hearts I’ve taken up into bed 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sheep" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sheep = cheviot.
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 CHEVIOT mean?

CHEVIOT noun
  1. A coarse woolen fabric made from the wool of Cheviot sheep.

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