Cryptic crossword clue
With a long straight handle, screwed 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "With a long straight handle/screwed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case with a long straight handle/screwed = shafted.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SHAFTED mean?

SHAFTED verb
  1. To fuck over; to cause harm to, especially through deceit or treachery.
  2. To equip with a shaft.
  3. To fuck; to have sexual intercourse with.
SHAFTED adjective
  1. Fitted with a shaft
  2. (of a spear) Having a shaft and head of different tinctures.
  3. Cheated; screwed; ripped off

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