Cryptic crossword clue
Dow Jones crashed — Jack taken away, having fainted 7

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

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What does SWOONED mean?

SWOONED verb
  1. To faint, to lose consciousness.
  2. (by extension) To be overwhelmed by emotion, especially infatuation.
  3. To make a moan, sigh, or some other sound expressing infatuation or affection.

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