Cryptic crossword clue
Bowmen decapitated infantrymen 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Bowmen" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bowmen = archers.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ARCHERS mean?

ARCHERS noun
  1. One who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow.
  2. The bishop in chess.

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