Cryptic crossword clue
Encouraged at home and mentioned in dispatches? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Encouraged" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case encouraged = incited.
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 INCITED mean?

INCITED verb
  1. To stir up or excite; to rouse or goad into action.

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