The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DUCTILE
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The straight part
We know that "Flexible" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flexible = ductile.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DUCTILE mean?
DUCTILE adjective- Capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire by mechanical force without breaking.
- Molded easily into a new form.
- Led easily; prone to follow.