Cryptic crossword clue
Punished American getting drugs out of back of German car 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Punished" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case punished = amerced.
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 AMERCED mean?

AMERCED verb
  1. To impose a fine on; to fine.
  2. To punish; to make an exaction.

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