Cryptic crossword clue
Central to shepherds and oddly irenic — it’s how Pan is 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "it’s how Pan is" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s how pan is = hircine.
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 HIRCINE mean?

HIRCINE noun
  1. A fossil amorphous resin which, when burnt, gives off a pungent, hircinous aroma.
HIRCINE adjective
  1. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of goats.
  2. Possessed of an odour reminiscent of goats.
  3. Libidinous; lustful.

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