Cryptic crossword clue
Soldiers – stars or bullies?

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

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The straight part
We know that "bullies" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bullies = menaces.
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 MENACES mean?

MENACES noun
  1. A perceived threat or danger.
  2. The act of threatening.
  3. An annoying and bothersome person or thing.
MENACES verb
  1. To make threats against (someone); to intimidate.
  2. To threaten (an evil to be inflicted).
  3. To endanger (someone or something); to imperil or jeopardize.

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