Cryptic crossword clue
Sounds like strange rear plate 7

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

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

CUIRASS noun
  1. A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle.
  2. The breastplate taken by itself.
CUIRASS verb
  1. To cover with defensive armor; to armor-plate.

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