Cryptic crossword clue
Buds are squashed by JCO 7

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "JCO" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jco = subedar.
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 SUBEDAR mean?

SUBEDAR noun
  1. The governor or commander in charge of a subah; a viceroy.
  2. An Indian officer in the British Indian Army, of a rank equivalent to captain.
  3. A junior commissioned officer in the armies of India and Pakistan.

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