Cryptic crossword clue
Conjecture about origins of the latest chicken 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "chicken" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chicken = gutless.
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 GUTLESS mean?

GUTLESS adjective
  1. Cowardly; lacking courage or morals.

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