Cryptic crossword clue
Looked after a child in club, overcoming calamity, briefly 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Looked after a child" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case looked after a child = babysat.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BABYSAT mean?

BABYSAT verb
  1. To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.
  2. To watch or attend anything or anyone unnecessarily closely; to have to help or coax too much.

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