The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PASTELS
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The straight part
We know that "drawings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case drawings = pastels.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 PASTELS mean?
PASTELS noun- Any of several subdued tints of colors, usually associated with pink, peach, yellow, green, blue and lavender
- A drawing made with any of those colors.
- A type of dried paste used to make crayons.
- A crayon made from such a paste.
- Woad.