Cryptic crossword clue
Damper spot had to be blasted 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Damper" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case damper = dashpot.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DASHPOT mean?

DASHPOT noun
  1. A mechanical damping device consisting of a piston that moves through a viscous fluid (usually oil); used, in conjunction with a spring, in shock absorbers.

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