Cryptic crossword clue
Kept busy opening dettol liquid 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Kept" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kept = bottled.
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 BOTTLED mean?

BOTTLED verb
  1. To seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption. Also fig.
  2. To feed (an infant) baby formula.
  3. To refrain from doing (something) at the last moment because of a sudden loss of courage.
  4. To throw away a leading position.
  5. To strike (someone) with a bottle.
  6. To pelt (a musical act on stage, etc.) with bottles as a sign of disapproval.
BOTTLED adjective
  1. Packaged in a bottle.
  2. Drunk
  3. Shaped or protuberant like a bottle.
  4. Kept in restraint; bottled up.

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