Cryptic crossword clue
Heroic exploit about start of victory is made up 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "made up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case made up = devised.
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 DEVISED mean?

DEVISED verb
  1. To use one's intellect to plan or design (something).
  2. To leave (property) in a will.
  3. To form a scheme; to lay a plan; to contrive; to consider.
  4. To plan or scheme for; to plot to obtain.
  5. To imagine; to guess.

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