Cryptic crossword clue
Put stamp on US officer’s restraining order 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Put stamp on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put stamp on = franked.
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 FRANKED mean?

FRANKED verb
  1. To place a frank on an envelope.
  2. To exempt from charge for postage, as a letter, package, or packet, etc.
  3. To send by public conveyance free of expense.
FRANKED verb
  1. To shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram; to fatten.

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