Cryptic crossword clue
Doctor, high as a kite, came down gradually 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "came down gradually" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case came down gradually = dripped.
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 DRIPPED mean?

DRIPPED verb
  1. To fall one drop at a time.
  2. To leak slowly.
  3. To let fall in drops.
  4. (usually with with) To have a superabundance of valuable things.
  5. (of the weather) To rain lightly.
  6. To be wet, to be soaked.
  7. To whine or complain consistently; to grumble.

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