Cryptic crossword clue
Feeling about for nail dropped in booze 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Feeling about" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case feeling about = groping.
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 GROPING mean?

GROPING verb
  1. To feel with or use the hands; to handle.
  2. To search or attempt to find something in the dark, or, as a blind person, by feeling; to move about hesitatingly, as in darkness or obscurity; to feel one's way, as with the hands, when one can not see.
  3. To touch (another person) closely and (especially) sexually.
  4. To intentionally and inappropriately touch another person, in such a manner as to make the contact appear accidental, for the purpose of one's sexual gratification.
  5. To examine; to test; to sound.
GROPING noun
  1. An act of groping; a grope.

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