Cryptic crossword clue
Deer, put in strange setting, broke out 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "broke out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case broke out = erupted.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ERUPTED mean?

ERUPTED verb
  1. To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).
  2. To burst forth; to break out.
  3. To spontaneously release pressure or tension.

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