Cryptic crossword clue
Clap Purviance, unevenly acting like a goat 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "like a goat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like a goat = caprine.
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 CAPRINE mean?

CAPRINE noun
  1. Any of certain caprids (including sheep) that are regarded as being similar to the goat; any member of the tribe Caprini.
CAPRINE adjective
  1. Of or relating to goats.
  2. Goatlike.
CAPRINE noun
  1. The triglyceride of capric acid; a constituent of butterfat

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