Cryptic crossword clue
Dealt with offensive language from PM once back in base 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Dealt with offensive language" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dealt with offensive language = bleeped.
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 BLEEPED mean?

BLEEPED verb
  1. To emit one or more bleeps.
  2. To edit out inappropriate spoken language in a broadcast by replacing offending words with bleeps.

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