Cryptic crossword clue
Queen punches Brussels friend in the same way 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "in the same way" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in the same way = equally.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EQUALLY mean?

EQUALLY adverb
  1. (manner) In an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; evenly
  2. (degree) In equal degree or extent; just as.
  3. Used to link two or more coordinate elements

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