The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BROUGHT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

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What does BROUGHT mean?
BROUGHT verb- (ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.
- To supply or contribute.
- To occasion or bring about.
- To raise (a lawsuit, charges, etc.) against somebody.
- To persuade; to induce; to draw; to lead; to guide.
- To produce in exchange; to sell for; to fetch.
- To pitch, often referring to a particularly hard thrown fastball.