Cryptic crossword clue
Puts down D, D, when test is held 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
D
E
M
O
T
E
S

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What does DEMOTES mean?

DEMOTES verb
  1. To lower the rank or status of.
  2. To relegate.

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