The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WREATHE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result WREATHE
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The straight part
We know that "22 Down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case 22 down = wreathe.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 WREATHE mean?
WREATHE verb- To twist, curl or entwine something into a shape similar to a wreath.
- To form a wreathlike shape around something.
- To curl, writhe or spiral in the form of a wreath.
- To turn violently aside or around; to wrench.