Cryptic crossword clue
Stop briefly to see hen clutching most of the eggs 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stop briefly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stop briefly = layover.
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 LAYOVER mean?

LAYOVER noun
  1. A break between stages of a journey.

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