Cryptic crossword clue
Extremely carefully, means to trap small part of protoplasm 7

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

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

CYTOSOL noun
  1. The aqueous solution of a cell's cytoplasm, consisting of water, organic molecules and inorganic ions.

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