Cryptic crossword clue
Dad — sort to get involved with decrepit oldies 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "decrepit oldies" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decrepit oldies = dotards.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DOTARDS mean?

DOTARDS noun
  1. An old person with impaired intellect; one in his or her dotage.
  2. One who dotes on another, showing excessive fondness.

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