Cryptic crossword clue
To be obliged to open sack was good 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "was good" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case was good = behaved.
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 BEHAVED mean?

BEHAVED verb
  1. To conduct (oneself) well, or in a given way.
  2. To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.
  3. To conduct, manage, regulate (something).
  4. To act in a polite or proper way.
BEHAVED adjective
  1. (in combination) Exhibiting the specified kind of behaviour.

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