Cryptic crossword clue
Droop, vaguely atilt, like a missile 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SAGITTAL

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The straight part
We know that "like a missile" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like a missile = sagittal.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SAGITTAL mean?

SAGITTAL adjective
  1. In the direction from dorsal to ventral.
  2. Of or relating to an arrow; resembling an arrow; furnished with an arrow-like appendage.

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