Cryptic crossword clue
It’s used to treat throat pain, pad once inserted 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "It’s used to treat throat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s used to treat throat = probang.
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 PROBANG mean?

PROBANG noun
  1. A slender elastic rod, as of whalebone, with a sponge on the end, for removing obstructions from the oesophagus, etc.

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