Cryptic crossword clue
Doctor I call before getting much-used antibiotic 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "antibiotic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case antibiotic = allicin.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ALLICIN mean?

ALLICIN noun
  1. An organic compound, diallyl thiosulfinate, obtained from garlic, with a variety of medicinal and antibacterial properties.

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