Cryptic crossword clue
Surrenders burning missile range 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "missile range" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case missile range = bowshot.
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 BOWSHOT mean?

BOWSHOT noun
  1. The act of firing an arrow from a bow.
  2. The distance that the arrow of an average archer can effectively travel.

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