Cryptic crossword clue
Copper one’s dropped into muddy drain, losing it 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "losing it" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case losing it = iracund.
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 IRACUND mean?

IRACUND adjective
  1. Angry; irritable

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