Cryptic crossword clue
Runner nearly died — and so did hound 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "did hound" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case did hound = harried.
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 HARRIED mean?

HARRIED adjective
  1. Stressed, rushed, panicked, overly busy or preoccupied.
  2. Harassed.
HARRIED verb
  1. To plunder, pillage, assault.
  2. To make repeated attacks on an enemy.
  3. To strip, lay waste, ravage.
  4. To harass, bother or distress with demands, threats, or criticism.

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