Cryptic crossword clue
They gnaw around or burrow tunnels outside 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "They gnaw" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they gnaw = rodents.
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 RODENTS mean?

RODENTS noun
  1. A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.
  2. (bulletin board system slang, leet) A person lacking in maturity, social skills, technical competence or intelligence; lamer.

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