Cryptic crossword clue
Contribute to cutting short the underdog's transformation 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Contribute to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case contribute to = redound.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does REDOUND mean?

REDOUND noun
  1. A coming back, as an effect or consequence; a return.
REDOUND verb
  1. To swell up (of water, waves etc.); to overflow, to surge (of bodily fluids).
  2. To contribute to an advantage or disadvantage for someone or something.
  3. To contribute to the honour, shame etc. of a person or organisation.
  4. To reverberate, to echo.
  5. To reflect (honour, shame etc.) to or onto someone.
  6. To attach, come back, accrue to someone; to reflect back on or upon someone (of honour, shame etc.).
  7. To arise from or out of something.
  8. (of a wave, flood, etc.) To roll back; to be sent or driven back.

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