Cryptic crossword clue
A racket involving queen, say, backfiring — so stomach calmer? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "stomach calmer/stomach calmer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stomach calmer/stomach calmer = antacid.
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 ANTACID mean?

ANTACID noun
  1. An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach.
ANTACID adjective
  1. Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially in the stomach.

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