Cryptic crossword clue
Nicely stranded in base invaded by sudden attack 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Nicely stranded" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case nicely stranded = braided.
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 BRAIDED mean?

BRAIDED verb
  1. To make a sudden movement with, to jerk.
  2. To start into motion.
  3. To weave together, intertwine (strands of fibers, ribbons, etc.); to arrange (hair) in braids.
  4. To mix, or make uniformly soft, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in preparing food.
  5. To reproach; to upbraid.

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