Cryptic crossword clue
Weak person on horse given violent blow 3,7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 7 letter word RUN THROUGH

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The straight part
We know that "blow" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case blow = run through.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RUN THROUGH mean?

RUN THROUGH noun
  1. A rehearsal of a drama, especially an uninterrupted one, but with no makeup or costume
  2. A brief outline of the main points of something; a rundown
RUN THROUGH adjective
  1. In which trains continue without stopping while going through a station.

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