Cryptic crossword clue
Shelters lettuce, green inside 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Shelters" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shelters = coverts.
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 COVERTS mean?

COVERTS noun
  1. A covering.
  2. A disguise.
  3. A hiding place.
  4. Area of thick undergrowth where animals hide.
  5. A feather that covers the bases of flight feathers.

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