Cryptic crossword clue
Being most wet as nuisance clinging to mother 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Being most wet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being most wet = dampest.
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 DAMPEST mean?

DAMPEST adjective
  1. In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
  2. Despondent; dispirited, downcast.
  3. Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.

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