Cryptic crossword clue
Oddly awry explosion of trebuchet 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "trebuchet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trebuchet = arblast.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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Crossword Answer definitions

ARBLAST noun
  1. (obsolete except historical) A wooden crossbow with a special drawing mechanism, used to fire bolts, stones etc.

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