Cryptic crossword clue
Stuck inside a box I will be suffering most pain 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "suffering most pain" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case suffering most pain = achiest.
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 ACHIEST mean?

ACHIEST adjective
  1. Suffering from aches, sore.

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