Cryptic crossword clue
Whip initially should be fine for containing crowd 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Whip" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case whip = sjambok.
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 SJAMBOK mean?

SJAMBOK noun
  1. A stout whip, especially made of rhinoceros or hippopotamus hide.
SJAMBOK verb
  1. To whip with a sjambok; to horsewhip.

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