Cryptic crossword clue
Subdued muscle- bound woman 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Subdued" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case subdued = quashed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does QUASHED mean?

QUASHED verb
  1. To defeat decisively.
  2. To crush or dash to pieces.
  3. To void or suppress (a subpoena, decision, etc.).

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