Cryptic crossword clue
Warded off quiet raider in disguise 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Warded off" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case warded off = parried.
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 PARRIED mean?

PARRIED verb
  1. To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).

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