Cryptic crossword clue
Axed Charlie was on one leg 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Axed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case axed = chipped.
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 CHIPPED mean?

CHIPPED verb
  1. To chop or cut into small pieces.
  2. To break small pieces from.
  3. To play a shot hitting the ball predominantly upwards rather than forwards. In association football specifically, when the shot is a shot on goal, the opposing goalkeeper may be the direct object of the verb, rather than the ball.
  4. To upgrade an engine management system, usually to increase power.
  5. To become chipped.
  6. (often with "in") To ante (up).
  7. To fit (an animal) with a microchip.
  8. (often with "in") to contribute.
  9. (also, to chip at) To make fun of.
CHIPPED adjective
  1. Having one or more chips (small pieces) missing.
  2. Having had a microchip fitted.
  3. Having had the engine management system upgraded, usually to increase power.

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