Cryptic crossword clue
Calmer, therefore different 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Calmer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case calmer = soother.
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 SOOTHER mean?

SOOTHER adjective
  1. True.
  2. Pleasing; delightful; sweet.
SOOTHER noun
  1. One who, or that which, soothes.
  2. A plastic device that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby.
SOOTHER verb
  1. To soothe.

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