Cryptic crossword clue
Comforted in such a manner having got thrashed 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Comforted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case comforted = solaced.
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 SOLACED mean?

SOLACED verb
  1. To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.
  2. To allay or assuage.
  3. To take comfort; to be cheered.

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