Cryptic crossword clue
Was onto liquor, then did milk 7

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

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

RUMBLED verb
  1. To make a low, heavy, continuous sound.
  2. To discover deceitful or underhanded behaviour.
  3. To move while making a rumbling noise.
  4. To fight; to brawl.
  5. (of a game controller) to provide haptic feedback by vibrating.
  6. To cause to pass through a rumble, or polishing machine.
  7. To murmur; to ripple.

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