Cryptic crossword clue
Sourness of detectives in island unknown 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sourness" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sourness = acidity.
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 ACIDITY mean?

ACIDITY noun
  1. The quality or state of being acid
  2. Sourness; tartness; sharpness to the taste
  3. Excessive acid quality, as in gastric secretions.

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