Cryptic crossword clue
Quieter part of distillery 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Quieter" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case quieter = stiller.
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 STILLER mean?

STILLER adjective
  1. Not moving; calm.
  2. Not effervescing; not sparkling.
  3. Uttering no sound; silent.
  4. Having the same stated quality continuously from a past time
  5. Comparatively quiet or silent; soft; gentle; low.
  6. Constant; continual.
STILLER noun
  1. One who stills, or quiets.

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