Cryptic crossword clue
Was fearful, so copyrighted? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Was fearful" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case was fearful = cringed.
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 CRINGED mean?

CRINGED verb
  1. To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment.
  2. To bow or crouch in servility.
  3. To contract; to draw together; to cause to shrink or wrinkle; to distort.

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