Cryptic crossword clue
Injured mammals brought back, given resting place  7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Injured" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case injured = stabbed.
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 STABBED mean?

STABBED verb
  1. To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a pointed tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
  2. To thrust in a stabbing motion.
  3. To recklessly hit with the tip of a pointed object, such as a weapon or finger (often used with at).
  4. To cause a sharp, painful sensation (often used with at).
  5. To injure secretly or by malicious falsehood or slander.
  6. To roughen a brick wall with a pick so as to hold plaster.
  7. To pierce folded sheets, near their back edges, for the passage of thread or wire.

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