Cryptic crossword clue
Works jammed with poles, which might need extracting 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "which might need extracting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case which might need extracting = tonsils.
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 TONSILS mean?

TONSILS noun
  1. Either of a pair of small masses of lymphoid tissue that lie on each side of the throat and that help protect the body against infection; palatine tonsil.
  2. Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues, including palatine tonsils, adenoids and lingual tonsils.
TONSILS noun
  1. The uvula.

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