Cryptic crossword clue
Score six to open in a forceful way 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "in a forceful way" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in a forceful way = vitally.
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 VITALLY mean?

VITALLY adverb
  1. In a manner that imparts vitality
  2. To an extent that is vital; indispensably

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