The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word POTTERS
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The straight part
We know that "Does nothing in particular/Does nothing in particular" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case does nothing in particular/does nothing in particular = potters.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 POTTERS mean?
POTTERS noun- One who makes pots and other ceramic wares.
- One who places flowers or other plants inside their pots.
- One who pots meats or other eatables.
- One who hawks crockery or earthenware.
- The red-bellied terrapin, Pseudemys rubriventris (species of turtle).
- The chicken turtle, Deirochelys reticularia.