Cryptic crossword clue
Fix important Eastern complaint 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "complaint" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case complaint = pinkeye.
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What does PINKEYE mean?

PINKEYE noun
  1. A highly contagious form of conjunctivitis.

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