Cryptic crossword clue
In a hurry? Quietly relax, we’re told 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "In a hurry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in a hurry = pressed.
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What does PRESSED mean?

PRESSED verb
  1. To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
  2. To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
  3. To compress, squeeze.
  4. To clasp, hold in an embrace.
  5. To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth.
  6. To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.
  7. To drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction.
  8. To weigh upon, oppress, trouble.
  9. To force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.
  10. To try to force (something upon someone).
  11. To hasten, urge onward.
  12. To urge, beseech, entreat.
  13. To lay stress upon.
  14. To throng, crowd.
  15. To print.
  16. To force into service, particularly into naval service.
PRESSED adjective
  1. Under strain or deprivation
  2. Recruited by a press gang

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