Cryptic crossword clue
Sign over area with small dragons 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "dragons (bad-tempered women!)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dragons (bad-tempered women!) = viragos.
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 VIRAGOS mean?

VIRAGOS noun
  1. A woman given to undue belligerence or ill manner at the slightest provocation.
  2. A woman who is scolding, domineering, or highly opinionated.
  3. A woman who is rough, loud, and aggressive.

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