Cryptic crossword clue
Postponed green activity on course is discouraging 3-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word OFF-PUTTING

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The straight part
We know that "discouraging" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case discouraging = off-putting.
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 OFF-PUTTING mean?

OFF-PUTTING adjective
  1. Disconcerting, annoying or repulsive; tending to put off.

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