Cryptic crossword clue
Where on the IoW there is a requirement for sewers? 3,7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 7 letter word THE NEEDLES

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The straight part
We know that "Where on the IoW there is a requirement for sewers?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case where on the iow there is a requirement for sewers? = the needles.
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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