The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TSUNAMI
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More clues leading to the result TSUNAMI
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- Wave initially to Sophie, a friend in Paris
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The straight part
We know that "Wave" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case wave = tsunami.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TSUNAMI mean?
TSUNAMI noun- A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunami are usually a series of waves, or wave train.
- A large and generally unstoppable surge.