The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GELDING
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The straight part
We know that "horse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case horse = gelding.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 GELDING mean?
GELDING verb- To castrate a male (usually an animal).
- To deprive of anything essential; to weaken.
- A castrated male horse.
- Any castrated male animal.
- A eunuch.