Cryptic crossword clue
European wine boxes for old England striker 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "old England striker" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old england striker = greaves.
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 GREAVES mean?

GREAVES noun
  1. The unmeltable residue left after animal fat has been rendered.
GREAVES noun
  1. A bush; a tree; a grove.
  2. A bough; a branch.
GREAVES noun
  1. A ditch or trench.
GREAVES noun
  1. A piece of armour that protects the leg, especially the shin.

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