Cryptic crossword clue
Killjoy in battle knew to yield 3,7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 7 letter word WET BLANKET

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The straight part
We know that "Killjoy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case killjoy = wet blanket.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WET BLANKET mean?

WET BLANKET verb
  1. To disparage, belittle, or remove the satisfaction and joy from; to act as a wet blanket towards.

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