Cryptic crossword clue
Times of gold and free nuts around start of Michaelmas 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Times" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case times = autumns.
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 AUTUMNS mean?

AUTUMNS noun
  1. Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves; typically regarded as being from September 24 to December 22 in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.
  2. (by extension) The time period when someone or something is past its prime.
  3. A person with relatively dark hair and a warm skin tone, seen as best suited to certain colours in clothing.

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