The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BABBLES
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The straight part
We know that "stutters foolishly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stutters foolishly = babbles.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 BABBLES mean?
BABBLES verb- To utter words indistinctly or unintelligibly; to utter inarticulate sounds
- To talk incoherently; to utter meaningless words.
- To talk too much; to chatter; to prattle.
- To make a continuous murmuring noise, like shallow water running over stones.
- To utter in an indistinct or incoherent way; to repeat words or sounds in a childish way without understanding.
- To reveal; to give away (a secret).