Cryptic crossword clue
Stroke, but not repeatedly, having arms expanding out 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "having arms expanding out" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case having arms expanding out = patonce.
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 PATONCE mean?

PATONCE noun
  1. A cross whose four arms expand in curves from the centre, with floriated ends.
PATONCE adjective
  1. Having the arms growing broader and floriated toward the end; said of a cross.

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