Cryptic crossword clue
Official enquiry initially into United proved wrong 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "proved wrong" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case proved wrong = refuted.
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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What does REFUTED mean?

REFUTED verb
  1. To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
  2. To deny the truth or correctness of (something).

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