Cryptic crossword clue
Laid out report of an aggressive act 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Laid out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case laid out = arrayed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ARRAYED mean?

ARRAYED verb
  1. To clothe and ornament; to adorn or attire.
  2. To lay out in an orderly arrangement; to deploy or marshal.
  3. To set in order, as a jury, for the trial of a cause; that is, to call them one at a time.

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