Cryptic crossword clue
Doctor originally suggested to discharge one admitted for having depression 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "having depression" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having depression = dimpled.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DIMPLED mean?

DIMPLED verb
  1. To create a dimple in.
  2. To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.
  3. To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.
DIMPLED adjective
  1. Having dimples

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