Cryptic crossword clue
Moved en masse from fighting in southern Mediterranean 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Moved en masse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case moved en masse = swarmed.
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 SWARMED mean?

SWARMED verb
  1. To move as a swarm.
  2. To teem, or be overrun with insects, people, etc.
  3. To fill a place as a swarm.
  4. To overwhelm as by an opposing army.
  5. To climb by gripping with arms and legs alternately.
  6. To breed multitudes.

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