Cryptic crossword clue
Women in California natter on runway 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "runway" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case runway = catwalk.
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 CATWALK mean?

CATWALK noun
  1. An elevated enclosed passage providing access fore and aft from the bridge of a merchant vessel.
  2. Any similar elevated walkway.
  3. A narrow elevated stage on which models parade; a runway
  4. (by extension, "the catwalk") The business of making clothes for fashion shows.

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