The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DEDUCTS
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The straight part
We know that "Knocks off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case knocks off = deducts.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 DEDUCTS mean?
DEDUCTS verb- To take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller by some amount.