Cryptic crossword clue
Gave off — held axe in wrong way 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Gave off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gave off = exhaled.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EXHALED mean?

EXHALED verb
  1. To expel air from the lungs through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm, to breathe out.
  2. To expel (something, such as tobacco smoke) from the lungs by action of the diaphragm.
  3. To pass off in the form of vapour; to emerge.
  4. To emit (a vapour, an odour, etc.).
  5. To draw out; to cause to be emitted in vapour.

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