Cryptic crossword clue
Spymaster enters into crippling punishment 7

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

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

LAMMING verb
  1. To beat or thrash.
  2. To flee or run away.
LAMMING noun
  1. A beating.

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