Cryptic crossword clue
American flapper with broken leg clutching stretcher 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "American flapper (bird)" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case american flapper (bird) = grackle.
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What does GRACKLE mean?

GRACKLE noun
  1. Any of several American blackbirds of the genus Quiscalus, and related genera, having iridescent plumage.
  2. (formerly) Any of several Asian myna birds of the genus Gracula.

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