Cryptic crossword clue
Duke slightly off dead-centre hits celebratory events 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "celebratory events" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case celebratory events = dinners.
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 DINNERS mean?

DINNERS noun
  1. A midday meal (in a context in which the evening meal is called supper or tea).
  2. The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.
  3. An evening meal.
  4. A meal given to an animal.
  5. A formal meal for many people eaten for a special occasion.
  6. The food provided or consumed at any such meal.
DINNERS verb
  1. To eat a dinner.
  2. To provide (someone) with a dinner.

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