Cryptic crossword clue
Plant opened by appropriate tool, entered again 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "entered again" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case entered again = rekeyed.
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 REKEYED mean?

REKEYED verb
  1. To enter information into a device, such as a keyboard or keypad, after it has been done at least once before.
  2. To modify (a lock or its cylinder) to change which keys will open it.
  3. To change the key or tenor of; to reframe.

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