Cryptic crossword clue
Spread out and mostly diverge crossing United States 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Spread out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spread out = diffuse.
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 DIFFUSE mean?

DIFFUSE verb
  1. To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
  2. To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
DIFFUSE adjective
  1. Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.
  2. Wordy; verbose.

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