Cryptic crossword clue
Swiss food giant’s lies close up 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "lies close up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lies close up = nestles.
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 NESTLES mean?

NESTLES verb
  1. To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.
  2. To press oneself against another affectionately.
  3. To lie half-hidden or in shelter.
  4. To build or sit upon a nest.
  5. Of a bird: to look after its young.
  6. To move or place into a comfortable position

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