Cryptic crossword clue
Got even with one very English editor 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Got even with" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case got even with = avenged.
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 AVENGED mean?

AVENGED verb
  1. To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.
  2. To take vengeance.
  3. To treat revengefully; to wreak vengeance on.

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