The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word OUTFLOW
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result OUTFLOW
- Stream barred return of predatory beast
- Place of learning turned us down for discharge
- Issue from available supply
- Stumped, perhaps, following minimal level in discharge
- In France, where tanned Foreign Legion officer leads women’s release
- Dead beast’s thrown up discharge
- Bout, if slow, would lead to heads rolling over and discharge
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The straight part
We know that "Stream" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stream = outflow.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 OUTFLOW mean?
OUTFLOW noun- The process of flowing out
- To flow outward.