Cryptic crossword clue
Eyes may be tense, two drugs getting knocked back 4-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word DEEP SET

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Eyes may be" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case eyes may be = deep set.
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 DEEP SET mean?

DEEP SET adjective
  1. Set deeply below a surface, as on a face.

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