Cryptic crossword clue
Attacked having paid to trap snow leopard 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Attacked" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attacked = pounced.
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 POUNCED mean?

POUNCED verb
  1. To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.
POUNCED verb
  1. To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.
  2. To attack suddenly by leaping.
  3. To eagerly seize an opportunity.
  4. To strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons.
  5. To stamp holes in; to perforate.
POUNCED adjective
  1. Furnished with claws or talons.
  2. Ornamented with perforations or dots.

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