Cryptic crossword clue
Lieutenant initially laid into lusty corporal 7

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

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

EARTHLY noun
  1. (collective or in the plural) That which is of the earth or earthly; a terrestrial being.
  2. A slightest chance (of success etc.) or idea (about something).
EARTHLY adjective
  1. Relating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven; terrestrial.
  2. (negative) Used for emphasis
  3. Made of earth; earthy.
EARTHLY adverb
  1. In an earthly manner

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