Cryptic crossword clue
Fractured season beginning to derail around first of January 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fractured" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fractured = injured.
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 INJURED mean?

INJURED verb
  1. To wound or cause physical harm to a living creature.
  2. To damage or impair.
  3. To do injustice to.

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