Cryptic crossword clue
Strike protects country missing second sum that is owed 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "sum that is owed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sum that is owed = payment.
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 PAYMENT mean?

PAYMENT noun
  1. The act of paying.
  2. A sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services.

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