Cryptic crossword clue
Spider very dry secures a drain finally, ending in latrine 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Spider" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spider = araneid.
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 ARANEID mean?

ARANEID noun
  1. A spider; now specifically a member of the family Araneidae; an orb weaver.

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