Cryptic crossword clue
Attentive husband occasionally found out — slippery character to catch! 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Attentive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attentive = heedful.
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 HEEDFUL mean?

HEEDFUL adjective
  1. Taking heed
  2. Paying close attention; mindful

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