Cryptic crossword clue
Country’s absorbing last of war’s injuries 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "injuries" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case injuries = sprains.
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What does SPRAINS mean?

SPRAINS noun
  1. The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining
SPRAINS verb
  1. To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

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