Cryptic crossword clue
Batters terribly idle, yes? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Batters" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case batters = eyelids.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EYELIDS mean?

EYELIDS noun
  1. A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.

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