The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word UNTUNED
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More clues leading to the result UNTUNED
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The straight part
We know that "not properly adjusted" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not properly adjusted = untuned.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 UNTUNED mean?
UNTUNED adjective- The state of not having been tuned.
- Of or relating to a musical instrument that does not produce specific pitches, e.g. many drums and cymbals.