The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ASTATIC
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The straight part
We know that "unstable" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case unstable = astatic.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ASTATIC mean?
ASTATIC adjective- Not static or stable; unsteady, unstable.
- Losing polarity, as a magnetic needle.
- Of or pertaining to astasia.