Cryptic crossword clue
Trimmed, pale olive-coloured sacs 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "sacs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sacs = alveoli.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ALVEOLI mean?

ALVEOLI noun
  1. A small cavity or pit.
  2. An anatomical structure that has the form of a hollow cavity, as:

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