Cryptic crossword clue
If so, our shot scored wildly 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "scored wildly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scored wildly = furioso.
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 FURIOSO mean?

FURIOSO noun
  1. A furious person; a violent madman.
FURIOSO adverb
  1. Rapidly and with passion.

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