Cryptic crossword clue
Clear about health initially, one given too much wallop 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "given too much wallop" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case given too much wallop = overhit.
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 OVERHIT mean?

OVERHIT verb
  1. To hit too far or too hard.

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