Cryptic crossword clue
Where past customs are on the way out 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Where past customs are on the way out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case where past customs are on the way out = airside.
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 AIRSIDE mean?

AIRSIDE adjective
  1. In a passenger-only area of an airport (beyond passport and customs control)
AIRSIDE adverb
  1. Into the passenger-only area of an airport (beyond passport and customs control)

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