Cryptic crossword clue
Sort of motor — or band — I refitted 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sort of motor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sort of motor = inboard.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does INBOARD mean?

INBOARD noun
  1. An engine located within the hull of a ship
  2. A boat with such an engine
INBOARD verb
  1. To discount a product in order to increase sales
INBOARD adjective
  1. Within a ship
  2. Nearer the hull (as opposed to outboard)

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