Cryptic crossword clue
Kane, perhaps on the left, is encouraged 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "encouraged" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case encouraged = spurred.
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 SPURRED mean?

SPURRED verb
  1. To ask, to inquire
SPURRED verb
  1. To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.
  2. To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object
  3. To put spurs on.
  4. To press forward; to travel in great haste.
SPURRED adjective
  1. Wearing spurs.
  2. Furnished with a spur or spurs; having shoots like spurs.
  3. Affected with spur, or ergot.

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