Cryptic crossword clue
The French are cross American writer describes powerful weapon 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "powerful weapon" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case powerful weapon = poleaxe.
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 POLEAXE mean?

POLEAXE noun
  1. An ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle.
  2. A long-handled battle axe, being a combination of ax, hammer and pike.
POLEAXE verb
  1. To fell someone with, or as if with, a poleaxe.
  2. To astonish; to shock or surprise utterly.

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