Cryptic crossword clue
Peaceful American gets release from duties 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "release from duties" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case release from duties = quietus.
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 QUIETUS mean?

QUIETUS noun
  1. A stillness or pause; something that quiets or represses; removal from activity.
  2. Death.
  3. Final settlement (e.g., of a debt).

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